Food Forward

02/04/2026

Curbside recycling continues to evolve across BC, with a new expansion coming to the Central Okanagan. ♻️

Beginning May 1, 2026, Recycle BC will manage curbside recycling and add both flexible plastics and non-deposit glass bottles and jars to accepted materials in the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) and its member municipalities of Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland and Electoral Areas (East and West).

Pink and grey boxes are now being delivered, and starting in May, residents will be able to recycle flexible plastics and non-deposit glass bottles and jars more conveniently, right at the curb.

Regional District of Central Okanagan
City of Kelowna
City of West Kelowna
District of Lake Country
District of Peachland

To learn more about this transition and the new curbside lineup, visit: RecycleBC.ca/CentralOkanagan

For other communities looking to take part, we encourage you to continue diverting recyclable flexible plastics from garbage and taking them to participating depots and London Drug locations near you.

Every effort counts and it is thanks to continued participation that progress continues to be made across communities! Find a depot location near you: https://recyclebc.ca/where-can-i-recycle/find-a-depot/

05/12/2025

WHAT DID YOU ALL DO?!?!I asked her to continue to give us updates over the next few days and her journey to get charity status for -It-Forward Okanagan I will update you as I can 🩷 thank you for showing up! Thank you for doing this with me! And happy Mother’s Day 💐 

04/03/2025

Food Forward Okanagan is more than a food rescue program—it’s a lifeline for families, and a testament to what’s possible when a community comes together.

12/31/2024

This year, Food-It-Forward Okanagan has been the quiet heartbeat behind a symphony of care, collaboration, and hope. We are more than just a food recovery distribution organization—we are the gelatine that binds a network of donors, partners, and communities, each playing a vital role in feeding families and fostering dignity.

What sets us apart is the intricate system we’ve built together. Behind every filled fridge and replenished pantry is a collective effort—donors who trust us to steward their generosity, partners who share our vision, and a community that inspires us to do more every day. It’s a complex and extraordinary ecosystem that works because of every single hand extended in support.

This year, we saw the true power of connection. Whether it was partnering with organizations and schools to keep kitchens stocked or ensuring families could access food with dignity, it’s the collective effort that made the impossible possible. Together, we’ve shown that feeding a community takes more than food—it takes trust, compassion, and a shared commitment to care for one another.

Thank you. To every donor, partner, volunteer, and supporter, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Your belief in our mission has turned challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. As we look forward to the year ahead, we’re not just inspired; we’re ready to keep moving food, and hope, forward—together.

Happy New Year's and best wishes to you all in 2025.

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01/01/2024

I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to all who have supported me this past year—donors, volunteers, community members and my Board of Directors who've all become like family. Together, we've forged a community network grounded in equity.

Thank you all, and here's to an exciting 2024 with an official website, branding, new ventures and exciting announcements! Stay tuned for more details in the New Year.

Carrie

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas from one of our farms. What an amazing job!

05/29/2023

04/10/2023

Got a few strawberries and onions in the garden. Looking forward to the next couple weeks getting everything planted.

04/05/2023

https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/419254/Food-It-Forward-bin-fights-food-insecurity-helps-reduce-waste #419254

Vernon got its first Food-It-Forward public pickup bin last week.

03/11/2023

Kelowna Community Fridge got a fill-up!