Egg Farmers of Canada is the longest-standing partner of Food Banks Canada, backed by over 1,200 Canadian egg farmers and farm families from coast to coast.
Each year, the organization donates millions of eggs, ensuring vulnerable Canadians have access to a nutritious staple food and an excellent source of protein. More recently, an annual donation of dried powdered egg has been added to the partnership, allowing the collaboration to reach an increasing number of remote and Northern communities where access to refrigeration may be limited. This year will see a continuation of both fresh and dried powdered egg donations with further expansion into northern communities.
“Canadian egg farmers are incredibly proud to be Food Banks Canada's longest-standing partner. For 25 years, we have worked together to reach Canadians in all parts of our country with nutritious and versatile eggs,” stated Roger Pelissero, Chair of Egg Farmers of Canada. “These are especially challenging times for many Canadians and families, and we remain committed to working in partnership with the outstanding team at Food Banks Canada to counter hunger and support Canadians experiencing food insecurity."
Egg Farmers of Canada, as well as other commodity groups and food manufacturers, provide large volumes of high-quality donated food and other essential items through the National Food Sharing System. With the help of transportation and warehousing partners, these items are distributed safely and efficiently throughout a network of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations.
“We all know that eliminating food insecurity in Canada is no small undertaking. Thankfully, we have partners like Egg Farmers of Canada, who have stepped up year after year to support us with this challenge,” said Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada. “The work we do is only possible alongside our partners. We admire the generous, caring farmers from coast to coast to coast who have been sharing their products and helping communities to thrive.”
Now in its sixth decade as one of Canada’s leading agricultural organizations, Egg Farmers of Canada manages the national egg supply and promotes egg consumption while representing the interests of over 1,200 regulated egg farmers and egg farm families from coast to coast.
Visit www.eggfarmers.ca and www.foodbankscanada.ca to learn more.