Viterra continues to provide 267 acres of land around five of its terminals in Alberta and Saskatchewan to the Foodgrains Bank.
Viterra Canada CEO Kyle Jeworski said supporting CFGB means fighting food insecurity in key regions around the world.
“I’d like to thank our employees and farmers that will be involved in this year’s growing projects for their time and dedication in supporting this important cause,” he said.
In addition to providing the land, Viterra will also provide the Foodgrains Bank with a donation of $5 for each tonne of crops donated to the organization through its grain elevators in Western Canada.
Andy Harrington, executive director of the Foodgrains Bank, said 783 million people globally are experiencing hunger.
“Places like Sudan are experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity, the contribution of Canadian organizations towards this mission of ending hunger is vitally important,” Harrington said.
The Viterra terminals in Lethbridge and Trochu, Alta., along with Viterra terminals in Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore, Sask. are participating this year.
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