Kamloops Spring Food Drive collects 60,000 pounds of donations

Apr 26, 2026 | 9:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — The annual Kamloops Rotary Spring Food Drive in support of the Kamloops Food Bank concluded Saturday (April 25) with a grand total of 60,000 pounds of non-perishable donations.

The Food Bank said this year tied with the fifth-most out of the previous 36 food drives.

“Thank you very much! That will go a very long way in helping us create a hunger-free community,” said the Food Bank.

Last year, the Food Bank received a record-breaking 75,000 pounds of food in one day.

The donations may keep coming in from this year’s Food Drive, as some households were missed.

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“We understand that many houses did not have their bags picked up yesterday despite the monumental effort by our volunteers,” said the Food Bank in a public statement.

“Luckily, there are plenty of options to make your donation still count! You can drop off your donations at any grocery store with a red Kamloops Food Bank barrel, or bring the donation down to our warehouse during normal business hours.”

Historically, the Spring Food Drive goes a long way to keeping the Food Bank’s shelves stocked.

“People are really hearing the message and knowing that food banks across the country are stretched – including us,” said Kamloops Food Bank Executive Director Bernadette Siracky.

“The need is grand, people are here. We understand as a food bank that we are not solving poverty, we are simply providing emergency food to people who need it.”

by Elora McCormack

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Kamloops Spring Food Drive collects 60,000 pounds of donations

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