Farm Credit Canada plans 20 million meals

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Published: November 12, 2021

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is engaging the larger agriculture and food community in raising food and cash donations for its Drive Away Hunger program.

“Food banks have told us how Drive Away Hunger has transformed their ability to feed hungry families and we think we can do even more to help,” said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort.

Along with raising money and food for Canadian food banks, FCC is once again contributing a total of $200,000 in support of food programs offered at 200 schools selected by FCC offices across Canada based on need.

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Half of that contribution will be directed towards schools that serve Indigenous children, as part of the federal Crown corporation’s reconciliation efforts. Each school is receiving $1,000 in support of their feeding program.

Cash and food donations can be made online at driveawayhunger.ca

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