A first-ever fundraising concert for the Duncan food bank is being held at the Duncan United Church, Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The event was organized by food bank volunteer, Jo Wright, a vocalist and pianist as well as advocate for social justice, who wanted to mark her 50th birthday in a special way. Tickets are $15.
The Cowichan Basket Society food bank provides 1,200 hampers a month (a third of them for families with children) and serves up to 200 lunches six days a week.