Cargill takes the extra step for children’s nutrition and inclusion

The holidays are perhaps the best time to be thank our donors and highlight what a difference they make in helping children reach their full potential. It is also a great season for Breakfast Club of Canada to look back on all that has been accomplished and think about all the work that still needs to be done. Cargill understood many years ago that food insecurity is a major problem in Canada.  

BCC Foundations and Corporate Partnerships Advisor Catherine Tremblay comments: “as a partner of the Club for over 10 years, Cargill’s vision is very much aligned with our organization’s. Cargill is committed to nutrition and to improving food insecurity in our communities and making a real difference. The company believes that all children should have access to nutritious food for growth and learning, and that nutrition education that builds healthy eating habits at an early age is a priority!”  

A purpose for connection 

For over 150 years, Cargill has remained true to the vision of William Wallace Cargill when he acquired a grain warehouse in 1865: helping farmers prosper, connecting markets and bringing consumers the products they are seeking. Known as one of Canada’s largest merchandisers and processors of meat and oilseed, the company is also involved in crop product retailing and grain handling and milling for a whole range of food possibilities.  

“Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, people and animals with the food they need to thrive” explains Alayna Hoy, Global Communications Specialist at Cargill. 

A path very close to Breakfast Club of Canada who operates locally, in neighbourhoods across Canada, connecting people and communities around a common cause. While Cargill combines its experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner in more than 125 countries, it supports the club’s program in Canada to ensure that the next generation has access to nutritious food so children can succeed in school and in life, one breakfast at a time.  

Bringing sustainable nutrition solutions 

“From the beginning, Cargill has always been committed to community engagement. It’s core to who we are. We work with partners across borders to improve sustainability, food security and nutrition.” 

In 2021, Cargill provided 0.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, non-profit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion.   

A perfect match with Breakfast club of Canada who reaches more than half a million children in 3,362 programs throughout Canada. Thanks to a dedicated network of private and public supporters such as Cargill – BCC is able to gather resources and get closer to a common dream: feeding all Canadian children and make sure they have an equal chance to learn.

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