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BASF donation welcomed as food bank use increases

By Basf Release October 9, 2020

Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign got a boost from BASF Canada with a donation of 100,000 meals. “Now more than ever, our communities need our help,” said Jonathan Sweat, vice-president, Business Management, Agricultural Solutions for BASF Canada. “While a lot has changed in 2020, hunger hasn’t.” There are more than a million visits […] Read more

Steve Breum launched Alberta Farm to Food Bank this year to help Alberta food banks access fresh, storable produce.

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The need is great — and so is this farmer’s generosity

Desire to give back results in the Alberta Farm to Food Bank

By Jennifer Blair November 22, 2018

Steve Breum was looking for a way to expand his vegetable operation and give back to the community at the same time when he decided to start growing fresh produce for food banks. “We’re in a recession here, and people don’t have the money for food. These food banks need donations,” said Breum, owner of […] Read more

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Food bank donation drive underway

By Farm Credit Canada September 28, 2016

Farm Credit Canada and its partners across the country launched the 13th annual FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign with a goal of providing four million meals for Canada’s food banks. FCC Drive Away Hunger tractor tours will take place next month in B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. FCC is also collecting food […] Read more

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Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

By Alberta Farmer Staff April 19, 2016

A tax credit for Nova Scotia farmers who donate produce to local food banks is among the policy plans laid out in the province’s latest budget. Finance Minister Randy Delorey’s budget on Tuesday showed an overall $17.1 million net surplus position on $10.15 billion in total expenses and $10.26 billion in total revenues (minus $110.3 […] Read more

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BASF donation welcomed as food bank use increases

The need is great — and so is this farmer’s generosity

Food bank donation drive underway

Nova Scotia pledges food donation tax credit in budget

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