Skip to content

‘Ski bum’ ‘free ride’ accusations spark B.C. food bank access debate

As demand increases, Revelstoke charity deals with questions over who should be using its services
web1_facebook_1
Facebook (File photo)

The Revelstoke Food Bank recently came under fire from social media criticism regarding eligibility and what some people are calling an abuse of the food bank’s resources.

“Food bank poachers! To all those who are coming to Revy for the winter to live the ski bum life, the local food bank is not a free ride for you. This food bank is there because people have little to no choice to got [sic] here.

Support local journalism today

Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters.

Sign Up with google Sign Up with facebook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Reset your password

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox.



Don't have an account? Click here to sign up


Zach Delaney

About the Author: Zach Delaney

I came to the Revelstoke Review from Ottawa, Ontario, where I earned a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University.
Read more