Loblaw partners with Food Banks Canada to provide $175K in funding to Indigenous organizations

Who: Loblaw Companies Limited 

What: The retailer is partnering with Food Banks Canada by donating $175,000 in Emergency Food Access Grants to four Indigenous organizations.

The organizations, selected by Food Banks Canada, will use the grants to support vulnerable families and individuals, while prioritizing access to emergency food supplies.

"Loblaw is making a meaningful difference in addressing food security, with a commitment to provide 1 billion pounds of food to those in need by 2028," said Alain Brandon, VP of sustainability, social impact and government relations at Loblaw, in a statement. "We want to help Canadians Live Life Well, which is why we're proud to take this next step in our partnership with Food Banks Canada. These grants will help four indigenous organizations continue the tremendous work they are doing for their communities."

Northern Peninsula (Mekap'sk) Mi'kmaq Band in Port Saunders, N.L. received $40,000 to build food hampers for families and individuals needing food, including those with specialty diet requirements. They will also restock their Community Kitchens with basic food items so anyone in need of groceries can receive what they need.

Behdzi Ahda First Nation in Colville Lake, N.W.T. received $55,214 ($5,214 was provided directly by Food Banks Canada) to take a truck to Grand Prairie and Edmonton to stock up on fresh meat and vegetables, which are a food safety risk to ship via air carrier.

Cold Lake Food Bank Society in Cold Lake, Alta. was provided $20,000 to purchase meat, potatoes, milk, eggs and produce, as well as other perishable basic items to help provide their clients with well balanced meals.

Finally, the Municipality of Cambridge Bay in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, received $65,000 in funding to increase capacity of its existing food bank program and support its community members in need.