Creston Valley Gleaners Society
Funding Support

Funding Support

Funding Support

The Creston Valley Gleaners Society began in 1983 with a focus on gleaning food from farmers and orchards to feed families in need. Soon after, donations of clothing and household items integrated the need for a storefront. Over the years, Gleaners has grown to support two storefronts, the local food bank, and the local food recovery.

In 2002, Gleaners found they had some extra funds, so the decision was made to offer the first disbursement of $550 to support the United Church Wednesday Lunch Program and the Ministerial Association. Since then, the Creston Valley Gleaners Society has offered more than $1,600,000 in support back to the Creston Valley.

Funding Support Application

Frequently Asked Questions

How are recipients of disbursements notified of their approval?▾
They will be contacted via phone or email whether being approved, declined, or if more information is required.
Can organisations apply for multiple disbursements within a year?▾
Yes. Each application is reviewed on an individual basis.
What types of projects or programs are given priority for disbursements?▾
Those that have an emphasis on education, healthy lifestyles, and food support.
Is there a maximum amount that can be requested in a disbursement application?▾
No. We encourage those applying to ask for what they need and we will do our best to provide support as we are able.
What is the timeline for reviewing and approving disbursement applications?▾
All applications are subject to review by our Executive Board at our monthly meetings. Depending on when we receive your application, it may take up to one month until you receive a response regarding your request.
Are there any reporting requirements for the money that is given to community programs?▾
At this time, we do not have any reporting requirements in place, however please be aware that this will be changing. In the meantime, should you be successful in receiving a disbursement, we would love to hear back from you about how our support helped to make an impact. If you are able to share photos and stories, we would be grateful.

Community Impact

Since 2002, the Creston Valley Gleaners Society has offered more than $1,600,000 in support back to the Creston Valley and surrounding communities.

✓United Church Lunch Program
✓Holy Cross Soup Kitchen
✓Angel Flight East Kootenay
✓Beyond Wild
✓Creston Valley Bird Fest
✓Boswell Historical Society
✓Canyon School Health Program
✓CDSCL Therapeutic Riding Program
✓Christmas Hamper Fund
✓Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
✓Community Housing Society
✓Cresteramics Society for the Handicapped
✓Creston Chamber of Commerce
✓Creston Options for Sexual Health
✓Creston Refugee Committee
✓Creston Trails Society
✓Creston Valley Hospice Society
✓Creston Valley Hospital
✓Creston Valley Ministerial Association Programs
✓Elementary School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
✓Focus on Youth
✓Girl Guides
✓Homelinks
✓Interior Health
✓Kootenay Region Association for Community Living (Spectrum Farms)
✓Little Chefs
✓Pregnancy Outreach
✓Swan Valley Lodge
✓Therapeutic Activities Program for Seniors (TAPS)
✓Valley Community Services