Kelowna Community Fridge Public Meeting
Please join us for our first public meeting as we work to revive the Kelowna Community Fridge! This will be a community-oriented conversation, where we want to learn directly from those who used, supported, and volunteered at the fridge in the past. And, anyone who is interested in shaping its future.
Date and Time: February 26th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (optional interaction time before and after meeting).
Location: Rustic Reel Brewing Company –> 760 Vaughan Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E4
Hosted by: UBCO Sustainability students Thea, Jolina, Madi and Sydney.
Purpose of the Meeting
We acknowledge that rebuilding the Community Fridge must be shaped by the community. We are here to listen, learn and work together.
During this gathering, we hope to gather input on the following:
– What worked well with the previous fridge
– What challenges or barriers existed beforehand
– Food type suggestions and drop-off frequency
– Volunteer scheduling ideas
– Potential locations
– Possible host partners
Your lived experience and knowledge are essential to building a fridge that serves the community.
Who Should Attend
– Previous fridge users
– Past volunteers
– Community members who are experiencing or experienced and/or are concerned about food insecurity
– Local organizations and potential partners
– Anyone interested in supporting the Community Fridge
What to Expect
– Brief introductions and project overview
– Open and respectful discussions that are community-oriented
– Opportunities to share feedback and ideas
– Time to connect informally before and after the meeting
Accessibility and Values
We aim to create a safe, respectful, and honest space for all participants. We have an optional virtual attendance for the public meeting. This can be accessed through this link: Google Meet.
*Important Notice
(The Google meeting will only allow up to 100 participants. If you are unable to attend the Public Meeting in person or virtually, we will send a summary of the public meeting discussion and further details as required (Slideshow, Slido questions, etc)).
Questions:
Can be filled out in the Public Meeting Survey —-> https://forms.gle/6wdLRRKoD9AjmV3B8
Or, questions can be emailed to kelownacommunityfridge@gmail.com
And, questions can be asked in the Public Meeting, in person or through Slido —-> https://app.sli.do/event/mcYrcecpodZm79g5BAyoQd/live/polls
* Important Notice
(We are likely to prioritize reviewing the questions in the Slido and Public Meeting Survey responses, so if you have a question, please fill out the Slido and/or Public Meeting Survey if possible.)