Sysco Canada Surpasses One Million Meals Donated Through 26-Year Second Harvest Partnership
Event summary
- Sysco Canada donated $50,000 to Second Harvest, marking the second consecutive year of support through its Nourishing Neighbours program.
- The partnership has resulted in over 1.34 million pounds of food donated, equating to just over one million meals.
- Sysco Canada has provided over $365,000 in financial support to community partners and colleagues have volunteered more than 13,000 hours with food banks and other organizations.
- 15% of all Nourishing Neighbours donations will be directed to Second Harvest to address food insecurity in Northern and remote communities.
The big picture
Sysco Canada's long-standing partnership with Second Harvest underscores a growing trend among food distributors to integrate sustainability and social responsibility into their core operations. This strategic alignment with non-profits not only addresses immediate food insecurity but also positions Sysco Canada as a leader in building more resilient and equitable food systems. The focus on Northern and remote communities highlights the company's commitment to addressing complex, region-specific challenges in food access.
What we're watching
- Sustainability Impact
- How Sysco Canada's long-term partnership with Second Harvest will affect its sustainability goals and reduce food waste.
- Community Engagement
- Whether Sysco Canada can sustain its high level of community engagement and volunteer support in the long term.
- Northern Food Security
- The pace at which Sysco Canada's targeted donations will improve food security in Northern and remote communities.
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