Farm Credit Canada attacks hunger in Canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) plans to contribute $100,000 this year to school meal programs across Canada, as part of its annual Drive Away Hunger campaign.
Over the course of the coming months, 100 communities will receive a $1,000 cheque and a donation of food. Jeff Affleck, senior district director for Farm Credit Canada, said communities are chosen based on feedback from the FCC offices within the communities, as well as through an application process by the communities themselves.
“They share a bit about the need for it in their areas and then we try to help as many as we can,” he said.
This year marks the 15th year for the program. In addition to the cheque presentation, Affleck said representatives from FCC will go into schools and talk to the children about where their food comes from.