At the Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB), we recognize that food insecurity is often just one part of a larger, more complex picture. That’s why we created More Than Food, a holistic support program that works with clients to build confidence, access resources, and pursue their goals beyond food assistance.

More Than Food offers individualized support and opportunities tailored to each client through four key pathways:

• Referrals to community services and organizations that can give specialist support where needed
• Workshops on a broad range of topics such as mental health, budgeting, cooking and nutrition
• Certificates to support skill development such as Food Safe and Basic First Aid
• Bursaries for post-secondary education, offered via very limited application rounds advertised when available