Reverse Advent Calendar back helping families this holiday season

JCI Kootenay and the Cranbrook Food Bank are supporting local families this holiday season by partnering up for an initiative focused on giving.  

Through another year of collaboration, JCI Kootenay and the food bank are putting on the 2026 Reverse Advent Calendar. 

The initiative is running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 4, with daily donation suggestions throughout.

Each day suggests a food or household item to donate, such as canned goods, pantry staples, holiday meal essentials or personal care and hygiene products.

Donations can be collected throughout the campaign and dropped off on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ground Floor Coworking Space (131 7th Avenue South) or the Cranbrook Visitor Centre (800C Baker Street).

The full Reverse Advent Calendar can also be found on Facebook and Instagram at @JCIKootenay.


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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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