Lactalis Canada donates over 7.6 tonnes of Olympic Organic yogourt to Ontario and British Columbia food banks
by CM staff
"Pre-pandemic, we were serving 100 families a week; now, we are serving up to 1,000 families a week," said Simon Gau, Executive Director, CityReach Care Society.
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TORONTO —Lactalis Canada donated over 7.6 tonnes of Olympic Organic yogourt valued at $64,000 to Ontario and British Columbia food banks this holiday season. The yogourt donation equates to 11,700 tubs in the standard 650g size, with 3,900 tubs earmarked for Ontario.
In British Columbia, Lactalis Canada will donate 3,900 tubs, along with an additional donation 3,900 tubs from BC Dairy, the association representing BC’s dairy farmers.
The 11,700 tubs represent the brand’s matching contribution following an influencer-led social media campaign for Olympic Organic yogourt.
“During these tough economic times, we are proud to support many Canadian families with the all-around benefits of highly nutritious dairy essentials such as Olympic Organic yogourt for the holiday season through our food bank donations in Ontario and British Columbia,” said Adrienne Pagot-Gérault, General Manager, Cultured & Yogourt Division, Lactalis Canada.
The food bank recipients in British Columbia include the CityReach Care Society, Lotus Light Charity Society, Richmond Food Bank Society, and Archway Food Bank. In Ontario, the yogourt will be donated to Feed Ontario, who will re-distribute the product to their partner food banks.
“Pre-pandemic, we were serving 100 families a week; now, we are serving up to 1,000 families a week,” said Simon Gau, Executive Director, CityReach Care Society. “Donations like this from Olympic yogourt allow us to offer dairy to our families struggling with food insecurity and inflation. More people use food banks than ever before in Canadian history, and as we head into Christmas, we’re grateful for the support.”
Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians and this latest donation from our Olympic brand follows its donation to communities impacted by the severe flooding in British Columbia last year.
