COFSC brings together organizations from across the Central Okanagan working to strengthen food security.
This includes:
Food access organizations
Non-profits and community service providers
Local government and health partners
Indigenous organizations and community leaders
Farmers, producers, and food recovery initiatives
Funders and philanthropic partners
Each organization contributes unique strengths, including:
Programs and services
Community knowledge and lived experience
Infrastructure and resources
Opportunities for collaboration
COFSC creates space to better connect these contributions, identify alignment opportunities, and reduce duplication across the system.
COFSC includes partners such as:
Central Okanagan Food Bank
United Way British Columbia
Interior Health
Central Okanagan Foundation
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
City of Kelowna
City of West Kelowna
Westbank First Nation
Métis Community Services Society
Kelowna Gospel Mission
Okanagan Fruit Tree Project
Lake Country Food Assistance Society
Salvation Army Community Services
HANDS in Service
Meals on Wheels
Incredible Edible Okanagan
Paynter’s Fruit Market
Helen's Acres Community Farm
Okanagan College
Okanagan College Students’ Union
School District 23
UBC Okanagan
PEOPLE Employment Program
Connect & Contact
Sage Transitions
Independent Grocers
This collaborative also includes participation from:
Community leaders and peer navigators
Individuals with lived and living experience
Funders and philanthropic partners
Volunteers and grassroots initiatives
Join the Collaborative
If your organization is working in food security or a related area, we welcome your participation. Find out how to get involved here.