Royal Canadian Legion 26 in Kelowna has donated $3,000 to the Central Okanagan Community Foodbank.
The money will be split evenly between the Kelowna and West Kelowna locations.
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The Legion is also in need of some help.
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Legion branches across the country take part in the poppy campaign and donations are held in trust at the branch level to support veterans and their families within their respective communities.
Poppies are worn every year from the last Friday in Oct. to Nov 11 by millions of Canadians.
Anyone interested in volunteering during the poppy campaign in Kelowna can call 250-762-2961.
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