Growing Hope Against World Hunger

Viterra Helps Fight World Hunger

In 2025, as hunger rises globally due to war, climate change, and high food prices, two Canadian groups are marking a decade of partnership in the fight against food insecurity. 

Viterra, a leading agricultural company, and Canadian Foodgrains Bank have worked together for ten consecutive years. Through their land donation program, Viterra provides farmland around its terminals in Alberta and Saskatchewan, which is used to grow crops. These crops are farmed by volunteers and sold in Canada. The proceeds go to the Foodgrains Bank to support humanitarian and development projects in hunger-stricken regions worldwide. 

This year, land near Viterra terminals in Lethbridge and Trochu (Alberta) and Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore (Saskatchewan), totalling 267 acres, is being seeded for the cause. 

Volunteers — many of them local farmers — donate their time and equipment. Some join as part of community-led growing projects, while others manage the donated land alongside their own operations. 

"Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues to play a vital role in responding to the global hunger crisis and ensuring that vulnerable communities are not forgotten, especially in the world's hardest-hit areas like Sudan," said Andy Harrington, executive director of the Foodgrains Bank. "We're very grateful for the ongoing support of Viterra as we do all we can, together with Canadian organizations and supporters across the country, to end global hunger." 

In 2023-24, the Foodgrains Bank helped nearly one million people in 35 countries. Their projects include emergency food aid and long-term support like conservation agriculture training to help communities become more resilient to hunger. 

"As a leading global agricultural company, we are proud to support the Foodgrains Bank and the important work they do to fight hunger around the world," said Kyle Jeworski, CEO for Viterra Canada. "We are also grateful for our farm customers, who give generously and work hard to ensure the success of our growing projects each year." 

Additionally, Viterra is donating $5 for each tonne of crops given to the Foodgrains Bank through any of its western Canada grain elevators — a further step to support food relief efforts. 

Together, these efforts show the power of collaboration in tackling one of the world’s greatest challenges: hunger. 

Photo Credit: gettyimages-zoran-zeremski