Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society (formerly known as Cherryville Community Food Bank) became a society in 2010. Initially, the Cherryville Gospel Church started and supported an annual program in 1971 where local families in need could receive a hamper and gifts at Christmas time. Expanding on this concept, the food bank was founded and continued to grow within the community of Cherryville, helping families and individuals on a regular basis, promoting food security. As part of our growing vision, we expanded our mission statement to “Bridging resources and services to support rural living including but not limited to food bank services, aging-in-place, child and youth programs, work opportunities, mental health supports and other identified needs within the Cherryville community”.
Our organization values community building and connectedness. We strive to create opportunities for Cherryville residents through employment and volunteer opportunities, services and resources, giving back to community via donations and/or time, raising awareness, and forging long-lasting partnerships. CCFRS has a range of services available, check out our Programs pages for more details and/or subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay informed!
ORGANIZATIONAL BREAKDOWN
Cherryville Community Food and Resource Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who operates with the provisions of the BC Society’s Act. All meetings are held at the Cherryville Resource Center on monthly basis. The Executive Director oversees day-to-day operations of the organization and reports to the Board. The CCFRS building is located at 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville BC. The Cherryville Food Bank is managed by the Floor Manager and operating hours are typically Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-3:00. The Resource Center is managed by the Outreach Worker and operating hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00-3:00.
CCFRS operates under specific constitution and governing bylaws that are available to anyone upon request.
MEAT OUR TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS
Sharon Harvey – President
Hellen Eggen – Vice President
Vivian Myers – Treasurer
Chelsea Weist – Secretary
Lynne Frerichs – Director
Shirley Mitchell – Director
STAFF
Meghan Derkach – Executive Director
Food Bank Floor Manager – Darren Walmsley
Resource Center Outreach Worker – Amanda Derdau
Senior Meal Cook – Manda Harrop
Youth Arts & Culture Teacher – Stephanie Bellows
FINANCIALS
Kim K. Hutton – Certified Professional Accountant
FUNDERS
It is because of incredible partnerships and collaborations that we have been able to provide the services that we do. Some of these partnering organizations provide essential funding that supports our vision and allows us to further our reach within the community and we thank all of them for their continual support.
We would like to recognize our incredibly generous funders and community partners who continue to support our mission:
- BC Dairy Association
- BC Gaming
- BC Gaming – Capital Projects Sector
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Cherryville Community Club
- Cherry Ridge Management
- Cherryville Quilters Club
- Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation
- Community Foundations – North Okanagan
- Compassionate Communities – Pallium Canada
- Food Banks BC
- Food Banks Canada
- Lake Country Food Bank
- Lumby Food Bank Society
- New Horizons for Seniors
- Regional District of North Okanagan
- Seniors Outreach & Resource Center
- Tolko
- United Way
- Whitevalley Community Resource Centre
CCFRS would also like to recognize the many generous individual donors who support our cause in a variety of ways. Whether its through volunteering, donating money, and/or donating items that support our programs, we are incredibly blessed by the generosity of individuals and families who actively support our vision and mission. Thank you!
JOIN US
Are you interested in getting involved in our organization? We have a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors currently looking for 1-2 new members interested in our vision and mission and supporting CCFRS to grow and meet its strategic plan. See below for the Board of Directors Application Form and Terms of Reference.
We are a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency, our registration number is: BN80278 0650 RR0001