Olympic Yogurt donates $50,000 to food banks in partnership with BC Dairy and Alberta Milk

Who: Lactalis Canada’s Olympic Yogurt 

What: The yogurt brand partnered with BC Dairy and Alberta Milk to donate $50,000 to two food banks. 

In B.C., a $25,000 donation will support Archway Abbotsford Food Bank, who serves the Abbotsford region of the province. 

 In Alberta, a $25,000 donation will go to Food Banks Alberta, an organization that brings together 113 member food banks to address food insecurity in Alberta.

"With so many Canadians experiencing food insecurity, food banks are under extreme pressure to meet the demand," said Sabrina Zollo, marketing VP, yogurt & cultured, Lactalis Canada. "Through these donations, we hope to relieve some of the pressure and provide healthy, nutritious dairy for those in need."

"Dairy farmers in B.C. and Alberta are delighted to team up with Olympic Organic on this donation to food banks in our two provinces," said Jennifer Woron, executive director of market development, at BC Dairy. "With the cost of living continuing to rise, we recognize that many individuals are facing increased challenges in accessing everyday essentials. Through this donation, we hope to ease the burden and offer some support to those facing food insecurity."

In addition to Olympic Organic's $50,000 donation to food banks in B.C. and Alberta, Lactalis Canada has also made a $70,000 donation to organic associations in B.C., Ontario and Alberta.