PotashCorp and people across the province have successfully teamed up again to support Saskatchewan food banks, raising more than $2 million over the holiday season.
PotashCorp matched the first $500,000 donated to the campaign and when combined with $1,640,000 from generous community members, the final total reached $2,140,000.
This year’s fund-raising drive focused on bringing in contributions during December, helping to ensure food banks were well-stocked and ready to serve their clients during the busy festive season.
“Food banks do important work year-round, helping make sure people have access to the healthy food they need,” said PotashCorp president and CEO Jochen Tilk. “But we know there is always additional demand for the holidays. We were happy to see that our matching gift inspired so many individuals and organizations to make a contribution during a busy month.”
“These funds will allow Saskatchewan food banks to meet the challenges of hunger and food insecurity not only during the holidays but in the months ahead,” said Steve Compton, executive director of the Food Banks of Saskatchewan.”
In 2016, the number of people using food banks in Saskatchewan increased 17.5 percent. The percentage of users who are children was 45.6 percent, the highest total in the country.
