TORONTO, - Kia Canada is proud to announce a commitment of $750,000 to Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, to fight food insecurity and support communities across Canada through Kia Communities in Motion. Over the next three years, this investment will deliver meals to communities in need, reduce waste, and support national food recovery from coast-to-coast, driving measurable change for communities across the country.
The $750,000 investment will directly provide more than 3.75 million meals to Canadians in need, prevent over 12.7 million pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere and save more than 2.4 billion litres of water from being wasted. Kia Canada and Second Harvest will work together to expand awareness, support local food rescue efforts, and ensure vital support reaches Canadians from every region.
"At Kia Canada, movement means much more than getting people from one place to another – it's about inspiring people, helping them move forward and strengthening communities," said Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada. "Supporting Second Harvest through Kia Communities in Motion allows us to address the critical issue of food insecurity in Canada; while nourishing those in need so they can be their best selves."
Second Harvest works with local food banks, charities, and community partners in all provinces and territories, to streamline food rescue, security and distribution. By diverting healthy, surplus food from landfills and ensuring access for those facing barriers, Second Harvest's on-the-ground operations help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve finite natural resources, contributing to advance sustainability goals and supporting a more resilient Canada.
"Kia Canada's commitment is a powerful example of how corporate leadership can drive meaningful, long-term change," said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest said. "Together, we're nourishing communities, protecting the planet, and building a more sustainable future. We're incredibly grateful for Kia's visionary support."
As part of this partnership, Kia Canada and Second Harvest will encourage Canadians to join the movement through engagement opportunities, highlighting community impact and sustainable solutions that drive change.
Source : Newswire.ca