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. In 2020, our vision and mission expanded beyond food security and we expanded into a multi-service organization offering a range of local supports and services designed to fill rural-based gaps and bridge access to care and service. We connect people, services, and systems so everyone in Cherryville can thrive. Grounded in deep relationships, we walk hand-in-hand as a community to meet residents needs – from food and family supports to health navigation and senior care – while advocating to ensure rural voices shape the systems that serve them. Explore our website further to discover a range of programs and services available at Cherryville Resource Center 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.
MEET OUR TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS STAFF
Sharon Harvey – President Meghan Derkach – Executive Director: meghan.derkach@ccfrs.ca
Chelsea Weist – Treasurer Darren Walmsley – Food Bank Floor Manager: foodbank@ccfrs.ca
Heather Moore – Secretary Amanda Derdau – Resource Center Outreach Worker: cherryvilleoutreach@ccfrs.ca
Kayla Keber – Director Maya Arcand – Youth & Family Program Coordinator: cherryvilleyouth@ccfrs.ca
Vivian Myers – Director Anne Barton – Caregiver Support Clinician: caregiversupport@ccfrs.ca
Bev Bond – Director Manda Harrop – Senior Meal Cook & Senior Support
FINANCIALS
Kim K. Hutton – Certified Professional Accountant
IMPACT STRATEGY
Our impact strategy demonstrates how and why our work will bring about change. It links long-term outcomes to medium-term priorities, to short-term objectives, our operational plan and our budget. It also sets up useable, sharable impact measurement.
Impact strategy is a deliberate shift from traditional strategic planning. Anchored in an impact model, or theory of change, it clarifies the intended impact and how we believe it will happen. The theory of change is the foundation of good impact measurement. It guides medium-term priorities and key initiatives. Near-term objectives and key results are deliberately linked to the guiding priorities.
Theory of Change
Our theory of change (ToC) describes and illustrates the change we’re making and how we expect to make it.
Impact Measurement
Our ToC identifies intended outcomes and outputs, which are the starting point for good measurement. Specific indicators are selected for both outcomes and outputs. Good measurement also includes collecting useful information, gauging performance and impact, and communicating and using results.
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 who are passionate about supporting Cherryville and the strategic planning that guides the organization. See below for the Board of Directors Application Form and Terms of Reference.
Privacy Policy Statement
Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society is committed to providing employees, customers, members, and volunteers with quality service. As providing some services involves the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, protecting personal information is one of our highest priorities.
While we have always respected the privacy of employees, customers, members and volunteers and safeguard their personal information, we have strengthened our commitment to protecting personal information as identified by British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). PIPA, which came into effect on January 1, 2004, sets out the ground rules for how B.C. not-for-profit organizations may collect, use, and disclose personal information and Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society follows these standards. To review our full privacy policy and procedures, please contact Executive Director.
Financials & Annual Reports
We are a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency, our registration number is: BN80278 0650 RR0001