It’s Farmbag time again, and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Oliver is once again involved in this great initiative and fundraiser to support youth programming in the South Okanagan.

The idea is simple – an innovative program providing a way to buy local fruits and vegetables over the winter months, while directly supporting their local community.

Customers pay in advance to collect a bag of fresh produce from a designated location once a month. The sale of each bag nets a profit for the fundraising body. Farmers who supply to the program benefit from advance and flexible sales in addition to receiving a higher than average return for their produce. The 5-month season, which runs from October to February, means that the program is able to source locally grown, long-storing produce with preference given to organic suppliers.

Farm Bags contain 7-10 different kinds of fruit and veggies. Each bag weighs approximately 20lbs and is worth about $36 in the store. Each month, a newsletter is included with your Farm Bag that explains what is in your bag, recipes for using the produce and other useful information.

Over the season you can expect to receive carrots, potatoes, apples, plums, leeks, garlic, squash, beets, pears, parsnips and other delicious goodies.

The Farm Bag Fundraiser is a 5 month program, which begins in October and runs through February each year. Clients wishing to participate must order the full 5 month season, no sign-ups accepted after September. The total cost is $154.50, and payment is only accepted through the secure payment site PayPal… payment by cheque or cash is no longer accepted due to administrative costs.

The Oliver Okanagan Boys and Girls Club acts as a distribution centre. Farm Bags are purchased in advance, by visiting the Localmotive.ca website

1. Choose “Oliver Boys and Girls Club”

2. Farm Bag delivery days occur once a month on Thursday. You will receive a reminder before each pick up day. Visit Oliver Boys and Girls Club at 475 School Ave. to collect your produce and enjoy!
Currently the Farm Bag Fundraiser model is offered in South & Central Okanagan regions. Since launch, over $20,000 have been raised for community groups and schools and over 70,000 pounds of produce bought from local farmers to be delivered to the family tables of over 800 customers.

Please sign up before the end of September. The first Farmbag delivery to Oliver is Thursday, October 16th. Pick up time is between 1-4:30pm.

Please email or call me at 250-498-8844 if you have any questions. And please spread the word!!!

Warm regards,

Laurene Sloboda
Centre Director- Oliver
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs