TORONTO — Food Banks Canada has joined forces with Saputo to address food insecurity across the country.
With a commitment totalling $450,000 over the next three years, Saputo will support Food Banks Canada’s work and national mission. Saputo will also contribute to Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell program, which brings nutritious, kid-friendly food packs to children during the summer months, ensuring they get what they need to stay healthy and strong when school-based meal programs are unavailable.
“As a dairy processor, we believe we have a responsibility to tackle food insecurity and support our communities in growing stronger and more resilient,” says Haig Poutchigian, president and Chief Operating Officer, Dairy Division (Canada), Saputo. “We’re proud to partner with Food Banks Canada and to be a part of a solution that helps address immediate needs while contributing to long-term change.”
“The need for food banks in Canada has nearly doubled in only five years, to the point where they will receive more than two million visits this month alone,” says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada. “More than ever, generous partners such as Saputo are critical to the well-being of our communities. Each day for the next three years, their contribution will help ensure that parents can feed their kids, new Canadians can settle in, seniors can fill their cupboards and struggling people can make ends meet. Our partners also empower us to advocate for changes and take on the root causes of food insecurity.”
