The Turner Group of Companies

12/29/2025

👋 Winter sports enthusiasts, this is for you!

Whether you love hiking, skiing, skating, tubing, or any other winter activities, make sure these essentials are in your bag. ⬇️

*Other helpful items to consider adding:
🧴Sun protection - yes, sunburns can happen in winter!
💡A small repair kit - for skis, snowshoes, and other gear.
🗺A compass or map – or download the map onto your smartphone (in case of no service)
⛺Emergency shelter (sleeping bag or bivouac) - especially for longer excursions
🧥Wear an insulated jacket

Remember to share your trip plan, including travel arrangements, expected time of return, locations, and contact information for who is with you. Winter weather can change fast - it’s always better to be prepared.

For all our tips for staying safe in the winter backcountry: https://brnw.ch/21wYFct

12/23/2025

Shannon moved herself and her young child to Kelowna a couple years ago from another province suddenly, escaping an abusive relationship. They came with only a suitcase and no plan other than a place to stay with a family member.

“It’s not easy to start over and navigate everything alone,” said Shannon, “It’s like I have a partner in the food bank.”

Shannon has struggled with social situations since leaving her relationship and appreciates how COFB allows her to focus on her family’s needs without feeling judged or exposed.

Read Shannon’s full story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

All this month, we will be sharing stories of families who come to COFB for critical food support as a part of our Set the Holiday Table campaign.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ❄️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.

12/22/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at Turner Group! 🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank everyone who chose us for their First Aid training and Security needs in 2025. Your trust and support mean the world to us!

This year, we were thrilled to work with Vista Academy Kelowna, helping them organize a special Santa visit for their students. We also continued our support of the local food Central Okanagan Community Food Bank, giving back to our community in meaningful ways.

We look forward to another year of learning, safety, and community in 2026!

12/22/2025

Earlier this year, Ned, a mechanic, suffered a back injury on the job, and his family’s stability was quickly disrupted.

Physical labour had been his primary source of income, and the months of recovery and surgery left the family largely relying on Betty’s earnings from her job in retail.

“At first, we thought we could manage and we were just happy Ned was doing ok,” Betty says. “But supporting four of us on my income just wasn’t sustainable...I knew early on it might get ugly.”

Read Betty and Ned’s full story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

All this month, we will be sharing stories of families who come to COFB for critical food support as a part of our Set the Holiday Table campaign.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ❄️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.

12/17/2025

Marcus was in his mid-twenties and life was good. But when he lost his job, everything changed.

“I really thought I had it all figured out,” he said. Marcus realized his safety savings only lasted a couple of months and he didn’t have any family able to help support him.

The job market has been challenging, and finding a role that provides financial stability has proven difficult. He left his housing because he couldn’t afford it anymore and had to rely on friends’ couches and spending an occasional night in his car all while looking for affordable housing with a good roommate.

Read more about Marcus and his story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

All this month, we will be sharing stories of families who come to COFB for critical food support as a part of our Set the Holiday Table campaign.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ❄️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.

12/17/2025

It’s been one crisis after another for Maureen and her husband, Wade.

In 2020, the pandemic forced a shutdown of Maureen’s business.

The next year the couple welcomed their newborn son, which was of course beautiful and loving for them, but also a financial hardship as their baby was born with Down syndrome and requires more medical care than expected.

2022 forced the family to move and 2023 issues with mould in their home had the same sentence.

The big issues kept coming as last year, their family car broke down beyond repair. They were finally “at a loss,” as Maureen said.

Read Maureen and Wade’s full story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

12/11/2025

Lily and her husband used to be committed donors to COFB, donating $20 each month.

Recently, Lily went back to school to get a medical degree, being supported by her husband and kids. But while she was studying, her marriage took a turn for the worse. Suddenly, Lily found herself a single mother, juggling school, work, parenting, and financial pressures that seemed impossible to manage. “It felt like everything I had worked for collapsed overnight,” she said.

Lily registered herself and her children with COFB for the immediate and practical assistance. Eventually, she hopes that, one day, she and her kids can return to being donors, sharing the support they once received with another family in need.

Read more about Lily’s story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

All this month, we will be sharing stories of families who come to COFB for critical food support as a part of our Set the Holiday Table campaign.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ❄️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

Last summer, Jen and Mike’s life was turned on its head by a destructive wildfire. Their home was lost in the fire, leaving them displaced, without their belongings, and struggling to access the work they needed to support their family.

“It’s been overwhelming,” Jen says. “There have been so many logistics and we didn’t have a home, routine, or jobs to fall back on.”

Read Jen and Mike’s story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ☃️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.

12/09/2025

When Helen’s landlord needed to sell her rental home, where she lived securely for 15 years, Helen was suddenly faced with the challenge of finding a new place to live. At 79 years old and living on a fixed income, this proved more challenging than she ever could have planned for.

She found herself suddenly looking for a new home in a completely new landscape. “I heard rents went up but this is crazy,” Helen says. With the cost of the move and her higher rent, Helen’s income couldn’t cover it all. “I feel like a stranger in my own city,” she states.

Find out how Helen made her way by reading her story on our Set the Holiday Table blog at settheholidaytable.raiselysite.com/blog or follow the link in our bio.

All this month, we will be sharing stories of families who come to COFB for critical food support as a part of our Set the Holiday Table campaign.

Your donations in the month of December have twice the impact- gifts are matched up to $100,000 thanks to a generous matching donor who prefers to remain anonymous. ❄️ Your support is meals on the table for those in need- help us Set the Holiday Table for families in need this month.