Partnerships that plant seeds of hope

Canadian Crops turned into global relief efforts

In a world where one in 11 people face hunger, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Viterra, and volunteer farmers are celebrating a nine-year partnership aimed at creating food security for thousands of families worldwide.

In 2024, approximately 267 acres of land at five Viterra facilities in Saskatchewan (Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore) and Alberta (Trochu and Lethbridge) were dedicated to this initiative. Volunteer farmers planted and harvested crops on these acres, raising funds to support the Foodgrains Bank's global hunger relief efforts.

"For the ninth consecutive year, we're grateful to be partnering with Viterra, and with the volunteer farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan who remain dedicated to harvesting crops and raising funds to help end hunger around the world," said Foodgrains Bank executive director Andy Harrington.

"As a global industry leader, we recognize the importance of food security and moving food ingredients to areas of need safely and efficiently," said Kyle Jeworski, CEO of Viterra Canada. "I would like to thank the Foodgrains Bank for the great work they do to help fight hunger globally, our farmers for their time and effort in supporting these growing projects,

and our employees who have been helping to facilitate our efforts with the Foodgrains Bank for the last nine years."

In addition to providing land for the initiative, Viterra contributes $5 for every tonne of crops donated through its grain elevators in Western Canada.

Funds raised through this partnership support both emergency humanitarian aid and long-term development projects. These initiatives include assisting communities affected by natural disasters and conflicts, as well as offering agricultural training to help people build sustainable futures.

This nine-year collaboration continues to demonstrate the power of partnerships between organizations and individuals to make a meaningful impact in the fight against global hunger.

Photo Credit: foodgrainsbank.ca