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Community Programs Community Connections Food Bank The Food Bank coordinates free weekly food distribution to those in need of non-perishable food items as well as milk, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables. The Christmas Hamper program is also offered in December each year. Hours: Fridays between 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Location: Downstairs at the Legion, 600 1st St. W. Phone: Community Outreach Coordinator at 250-837-2920 ext 28 Red Cross Loan Cupboard The Red Cross Loan Cupboard provides short term loans of health aid equipment. This helps remove pressures that come along with injury or illness, helps seniors with mobility issues, allows people to return home from the hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home. The Canadian Red Cross provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers and other durable medical equipment. A referral from a doctor is needed. Hours of operation are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-2:00 1401 1st Street West Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0 Tel: (250) 814-0200 Photo credit: zeevveez via VisualHunt / CC BY 34