Toyota Canada’s “One Million Meals” goal also involves its employees and dealers in the fight against food insecurity in the country
TORONTO, Jan 9, 2025 /CNW/ – Toyota Canada today announced a $300,000 donation to Food Banks Canadathus kicking off his initiative A million meals which aims to help Canadians affected by food insecurity.
Food banks Canada reports that more than 2 million Canadians will visit food banks this month, a record high. To meet this urgent need, and building on efforts made in this area since the pandemic, Toyota Canada launched A million mealsa national initiative to provide one million meals through donations, the efforts of its employees and the From the Heart to the Wheel dealership networkMC de Toyota.
“We believe no one should wonder where their next meal will come from,” said Leslie MillerVice President, Corporate Services, and Financial Director at Toyota Canada. “The objective of the Toyota initiative A million meals is to unite our resources, efforts and compassion to help build stronger, more food-secure communities across the country. We are proud to partner with national organizations such as Food Banks Canadawho are on the front lines every day. »
Since 2020, Toyota Canada and its dealers have donated more than $1 million to local food banks nationwide. The partnership with Food Banks Canada reinforces Toyota’s commitment to supporting one of the country’s most pressing needs: food security.
“Right now, many of our families and friends across the country are going through a difficult time. Food banks have never been so busy in the history of the Canadaand the use of food banks has almost doubled in just five years,” said Kirstin BeardsleyCEO, Food Banks Canada. “Thanks to the generosity of partners like Toyota Canada, food banks will be able to continue to meet growing demand and provide essential resources to our neighbors in need. »
Toyota’s 2024 efforts also include a $100,000 donation to the Canadaannounced in September. These contributions reflect a holistic approach to food security, focused both on concrete and immediate assistance, and on long-term solutions.
About Food Banks Canada
Food banks Canada is the leader in the fight against food insecurity in Canada. Our mission is to provide national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow, in collaboration with the network of food banks across the country. For over 40 years, food banks have helped Canadians experiencing food insecurity. According to HungerCount data, more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations are joining forces to serve the most vulnerable people. Last year, they received more than 2 million visits per month. Since 2010, Food banks Canada has provided more than $829 million in food assistance and more than $245 million in funding to help maximize community benefits and build local capacity, while advocating for concrete action by governments to fight hunger and its root causes. Our vision is clear: we want to create a Canada where no one goes hungry. Visit foodbankscanada.ca/en/ to learn more.
About Toyota Canada Inc.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota has sold more than six million vehicles nationwide through a network of 287 Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Toyota is committed to providing Canadian motorists with quality service and vehicles recognized for their high level of safety, quality, durability and reliability. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto and the company also has regional offices in Vancouver, CalgaryMontreal and Halifaxparts distribution centers Clarington et Vancouverand two production plants in the country. These factories have already produced more than nine million vehicles, including models very popular with Canadian consumers, such as the Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid, the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h hybrid, as well as the Lexus NX 250, NX 350 and NX 350h hybrid. Toyota has sold more than 20 million electrified vehicles worldwide and is the manufacturer that sells the most electrified vehicles in the world. Canada.
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