There are a number of organizations in the South Okanagan offering support and services to those in need.
Penticton Community Resources
- The Salvation Army Food Bank
2399 South Main Street 250-492-4788
Hampers are provided once a month
Open: M-F 8:30-4 Closed: 11:45-1 daily - Food Hamper – St. Vincent De Paul Society
250-490-2796
Food hampers are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays after 8:30am
Two days advance notice is required - Oasis United Chur Food Cupboard
250-770-0182
2964 Skaha Lake Rd
One food hamper per month
Monday and Friday from 9am-12pm
- God’s Kitchen
97 Penticton Avenue
250-494-9975
Breakfast on Tuesday’s 9am-10:30am - Soupateria (Soup Kitchen)
150 Orchard Ave
250-492-2415
Drop in for lunch Monday – Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm - Sunrise Pharmacy
749 Main St (Parking Lot)
Pancake breakfast on Saturday Mornings - Ooknakane Friendship Centre 146 Ellis St 250-490-2796
Hot breakfast M-F 8:30am-10:30am - Elders Luncheon
2nd Thrusday of every month Family Dinner (Can also come alone) – Last Thursday of every month
- St. Saviour’s Free Store
150 Orchard Ave
Used blankets, towels, care packages
Open 2nd & 3rd Fridays of each month from 11am-1pm - God’s Kitchen Botique
74 Penticton Ave
Free Clothing, Shoes, Toiletries
Open Tuesdays 9am-10am - Pregnancy Support Program
200 Bennet Avenue
250-492-4901
Free Counselling, maternity linfant clothing, diapers, formula
Open Monay, Wednesday & Friday 10am-2pm
- Compass House (Men & Women’s Shelter)
250-490-9521 - South Okanagan Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS)
Homeless Partnering Program
250-490-0613 - BC Housing
250-493-0301
- SOWINS Transition House
250-493-7233 - SOWINS Community Based Victim Services
250-493-4366 ext 301 & 302 - Okanagan Nation Transion House (ONTEH)
250-493-4902
Additional Community Resources
BC Housing (Transition Houses in BC)
BC Society for Transition Houses (BCSTH)
Crime Victim Assistance Program – Ministry of Justice
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS)
Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA)
Law Foundation of BC Legal Services Society of BC (LSS)
Dial a Law
Domestic violence BC helpline
VictimsInfo.ca
Need support?
Contact us
Counselling Office:
250-493-7233
24 Hour Crisis Line:
1-800-814-2033
You Can help!
Become a Member
You can help by becoming a member of SOWINS. Members support us as we work to prevent abuse and increase awareness about the impacts of abuse, and strive to make our community a safer and healthier place for all. Membership is only $10 per year.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering with SOWINS is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of women and children in the South Okanagan. We are on the lookout for community members in good standing who respect the confidential and sensitive nature of the work we do.
Host an Event
You can help SOWINS by hosting a fundraising event at your home, work, school or in the community. We call it third-party fundraising but you’ll feel like part of the SOWINS family. We have lots of ideas and some guidelines. Get inspired and check it out…
Get in touch
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 5:00
Location
SOWINS (South Okanagan Women in Need Society)
#102-1027 Westminster Avenue West,
Penticton, B.C. V2A 1L4
Contact
Office: 250-493-4366
Crisis (24h): 1-800-814-2033
E-mail: info@sowins.com