Calgary -- BASF will join COVID-19 hunger relief efforts with a $64,398.20 donation to Food Banks Canada. The company’s employees participated in a virtual food drive in March and April to support the 3,000+ food banks and community agencies across Canada. The contribution will support food purchasing, distribution and resourcing for food banks across the country helping ensure that Canadians have the support they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Ensuring Canadians have access to an affordable, abundant and safe food supply is a common mission the agriculture industry strives to provide each and every day,” said Jonathan Sweat, Vice President, Business Management, Agricultural Solutions for BASF Canada. “The need is never more pressing than during and after a crisis of this magnitude. Through this donation our employees are supporting food banks in the communities where they – and our customers – live and work and I couldn’t be prouder of the united contribution.”
BASF employees throughout Canada participated in the virtual food drive by making financial contributions online. All funds raised will be donated to Food Banks Canada to be dispersed to food banks across the country including the communities where BASF employees live and work.
“Food Banks Canada launched a special $150M appeal to help ensure that food banks can continue their critical work during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so appreciative of everyone who has come together, including BASF Canada, to help ensure our neighbours living with food insecurity have enough to make it through this pandemic and into the future,” says Chris Hatch, CEO Food Banks Canada.
Source : BASF