OFVGA donates to Second Harvest

Members of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) have made a $25,000 donation to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue charity that redistributes nutritious but unsold food through school programs, seniors’ centres, shelters, food banks and regional food hubs. 

While many individual farmers regularly support their local food banks and programs that support healthy eating, this is the second year in a row the OFVGA has made a direct donation of $25,000.

“There is a lot of hope that we are nearing end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is no question it has been a very difficult time for many families over the past two-plus years,” says Charles Stevens, chair of the OFVGA. “It has also been a challenge for farmers, with public health measures to control the spread of the virus creating never-before-seen hurdles in food production. On behalf of Ontario’s 3,500 fruit and vegetable farmers, we are appreciative of the support we have received from government to help navigate through these times and are happy to give a little back to support those who are in need.”