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“We’ve worked together with Second Harvest for more than 25years to help end food insecurity,” said Suzanna Darylmple, president & ceo of Gay Lea Foods. “We’ve partnered together on a cause we’re both very passionate about.”
Since 1997, Gay Lea has donated more than 647,000 lbs of nutrient-dense dairy products, helping communities across the country access the nourishment they need.
“Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian farmer-owned co-operative that cares deeply about producing high-quality nutritious dairy products, and cares equally about enriching communities,” Suzanna said.
This year, recognizing a greater need for food support than ever before, Gay Lea deepened their commitment to fighting food insecurity, pledging $1.2 million to Second Harvest over three years. Along with their ongoing food donations, this financial support will help provide 5 million meals to people in need.
“Having dairy changes everything,” shared Second Harvest ceo Lori Nikkel, noting that these products are “critical because if you're low income, it's really difficult to access dairy, produce and protein.”
“It has an enormous impact on the lives of so many. And they're people you probably know. You just don't know,” Lori said.
For Gay Lea Foods, food security is a shared responsibility.
“Really, that's how we will solve this problem — by working together co-operatively,” Suzanna said.
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