Food Banks Canada recognizes Egg Farmers, Loblaw, PepsiCo Foundation
Egg Farmers of Canada, Loblaw Companies and PepsiCo Foundation are among the recipients of Food Banks Canada's 2025 Partner Awards.
The awards recognize partners who have contributed products, services in kind and/or funding to food banks across Canada.
"At a time when the need for food banks is greater than before, we are so grateful to our incredible partners who continue to show up and support in extraordinary ways," said Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada, in a press release. "Nearly 2.2 million visits are made to food banks each month, more than double the number just six years ago. The leadership and commitment shown by these partners are creating real and lasting impact for families and individuals across the country who need it the most. We are honoured to work alongside them and to take this moment to celebrate their contributions."
Egg Farmers of Canada was named Product Partner of the Year, with the highest contribution value of product among all partners.
“Their ongoing donations of millions of fresh eggs to Food Banks Canada allow food banks across the country to provide this nutritious, protein-packed and versatile staple,” Food Banks Canada said.
Loblaw Companies Ltd. was recognized as the 2025 Funding Partner of the Year for its increased financial contribution and sustained commitment to point of sale fundraising.
Through its long-standing collaboration with Food Banks Canada, Loblaw activates its bi-annual Loblaw Feed More Families Food Drive in participating Loblaw banner stores across Canada.
Loblaw also contributes year-round through its participation in Food Banks Canada's Retail Food Program by rescuing surplus food and essential household items from local stores and redistributing them to nearby food banks.
Food Banks Canada’s Foundation Partner of the Year for 2025 is PepsiCo Foundation.
Through its support of Food Banks Canada, the Foundation helps increase access to nutritious food by strengthening distribution, recovering surplus agricultural products and improving the long-term efficiency and reach of local food programs.
Amazon has been recognized as the 2025 Growth Partner of the Year.
Food Banks Canada said Amazon deepened its impact with the organization through increased in-kind service supply to its National Food Sharing System and After the Bell Program, as well as financial contributions in support of Emergency Response efforts.
Canadian National Railway (CN) received the Services In-Kind Partner of the Year award and RBC received the New Partner of the Year award.
