Drive Away Hunger partners donate 514 million meals to fight food insecurity

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger partners have more than doubled their contributions from last year and donated 514 million meals in 2024.

Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, announced the results at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa.

"This year's amazing results are a testament to the hard work and unwavering dedication of Drive Away Hunger partners across the agriculture and food industry in Canada," said Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO. "The industry has united through Drive Away Hunger, and the sheer number of meals donated highlights the considerable impact of this collective effort."

The HungerCount 2024 report from Food Banks Canada revealed over two million visits to food banks nationwide in March last year. It's FCC's goal to encourage more collaboration and innovation to get food to those who need it and address important issues like food waste.

"Drive Away Hunger demonstrates the power of industry collaboration, connecting nutritious food to those in our communities who are in need," said Hendricks. "By rallying together, giving generously and looking for new solutions, we are creating change. We continue to be motivated by our goal of eliminating food insecurity in Canada."

Drive Away Hunger partners donate food and dollars to charitable food security agencies in communities across Canada, connecting nutritious food to those in need and redirecting food surpluses that would otherwise go to waste.