Toyota Canada is donating $300,000 to Food Banks Canada as part of its goal to provide a Million Meals to Canadians living with food insecurity.
It’s part of the company’s national “Toyota Million Meals” plan to provide one million meals through corporate donations, employee efforts, and dealer network programs like Toyota Cars For Good.
“We believe no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from,” said Leslie Miller, Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer at Toyota Canada, in a statement. “The Toyota Million Meals goal is about uniting our resources, efforts and compassion to help build stronger, more food-secure communities across Canada.”
The company’s news release states that Food Banks Canada reports reveal more than two million Canadians will visit a food bank this month — a record high.
“Right now, it is a difficult time for many of our family and friends across the country with food bank usage at its highest in Canadian history, with the need for food banks nearly doubling in only five years,” said Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada, in a statement.
Toyota Canada also recently donated $100,000 to Breakfast Club of Canada, which it had announced in September.
