Halloween in 91大黄鸭 will be lacking flavour this year as the annual Halloween Treat Trail at Mission Park Shopping Mall has been cancelled amid COVID-19.
For the last 14 years, the Halloween Treat Trail has seen hundreds of children and parents dress up in costumes to trick-or-treat at the retailers of Mission Park Shopping Centre.
The event also helps those in need in the community by collecting money and non-perishable food donations from attendees. These contributions go directly to the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank (COCFB).
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鈥淚n March, the impact of financial and food insecurity brought an unprecedented number of 91大黄鸭 and West 91大黄鸭 households to register with the Central Okanagan Food Bank for help,鈥� said community development coordinator Sarah Martin.
鈥淪ince then over 9,500 hungry children have accessed the food bank and over 900 seniors have been identified as needing help.鈥�
She went on to say that the food bank is seeing a jump in new client registration this fall.
鈥淲e are concerned for those feeling the pressures of having to decide between purchasing food and paying their bills,鈥� she said.
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