Kalamalka Rotary honoured Starfish Pack Program Partners today. The Program provides a weekend backpack of food to elementary and secondary school children in the Vernon area. Since the Program was initiated two years ago, the number of backpacks provided has increased from 20 to 93!
At the meeting, Brad Thorlakson, President and CEO of Tolko, presented an $8,000 cheque to the Program.
Photo - Salvation Army’s Warehouse Manager Dean Sauve, Save-On Foods Village Green Store Manager Robert Cashato, School District # 22 Superintendent Joe Rogers, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Kirstie Blanleil, Tolko’s President and CEO Brad Thorlakson, Kalamalka Rotarians Dr. Carmen Larsen and President Neil Perry.