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AGT Foods launches Food Bank Crop Exchange Program

A new partnership will help farmers support local food banks across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. 

AGT Foods is working with Food Banks Canada and Drive Away Hunger.

President and CEO Murad Al Katib launched the AGT Food Bank Crop Exchange Program this morning in Regina. 

He says through the program  producers can donate a portion of their crop delivery at their local AGT Foods location, to support local food banks across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. 

Producers simply commit to an amount and "Round Down" their delivery .

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