Valley First is ramping up its support and commitment to the Challenge Penticton Canada triathlon.

After sponsoring the post-race athlete and volunteer celebration dinner in 2013, Valley First – a division of First West Credit Union – has agreed to partner with Challenge as title sponsor for 2014.

 

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As B.C. food banks struggle to meet increased demands on their resources, Valley First extended a helping hand during Hunger Awareness Week (May 5 to 9) by raising close to $3,000 and collecting 700 pounds of food for local food banks.

The efforts of Valley First employees went directly to Feed the Valley, Valley First’s signature cause supporting 11 food bank partners operating across B.C.’s Southern Interior.

During Hunger Awareness Week, employees and members alike were encouraged to make monetary or non-perishable food item donations to benefit local B.C. food banks.