Brian Martin and Rebecca Barton from Beach Radio stay warm with Sniper at the United Way BC Drive Thru Breakfast at the Prestige Vernon Lodge Wednesday morning. (Vernon Matters photo)

By Pete McIntyre

21st annual

Big support for United Way drive-thru breakfast

Mar 22, 2023 | 10:31 AM

UPDATE:

United Way BC says the North Okanagan Drive Thru Breakfast at the Prestige Vernon Lodge on March 22 raised over $24,000 for its affiliated programs in the North Okanagan.

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Original story

It was a bit chilly, but the sun was shining and the cars were rolling on through.

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The 21st annual United Way BC North Okanagan drive-thru breakfast was another success, raising more than $21,000 (unofficial total) at the Prestige Vernon Lodge.

Members of the RCMP help to pass out breakfast bags at the event. (Vernon Matters Staff)

People were able to get a breakfast bag filled with goodies, coupons and surprises from local businesses in return for a donation to the United Way BC.

The fundraiser, presented by Total Restoration Services, is usually held in the fall but organizers decided to try out a spring event this year.

The money raised will help out local programs, including Food Hubs, that support seniors, kids and families across the North Okanagan.

Local dignitaries, members of the Vernon Vipers, RCMP and Brian and Rebecca from Beach Radio were among those on hand for the event.

Vernon Matters has reached out to the United Way to get the official amount that was raised.

Contents of breakfast bag given out on March 22. (United Way BC photo)