Amid escalating humanitarian needs worldwide, Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Bunge (formerly Viterra) are marking 10 years of collaboration that has helped combat global hunger through an innovative farming program.
The partnership enables volunteer farmers to cultivate 267 acres of donated land surrounding Bunge terminals in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with all proceeds supporting food security initiatives in vulnerable regions.
"Over the past 10 years, Viterra – now Bunge – has played a vital role in helping us respond to global hunger," says Andy Harrington, Foodgrains Bank executive director. "Their support has made it easier for Canadian farmers to give, and that generosity has translated to tangible impacts for families experiencing hunger around the world."
The initiative includes land at Bunge facilities in Lethbridge and Trochu, Alberta, and Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore in Saskatchewan. Additionally, Bunge contributes $5 for each tonne of crops donated through any of its western Canadian grain elevators.
Kyle Jeworski, head of Bunge in Canada, notes, "Food insecurity remains a challenge in many areas of the world, and we feel that it's important as an industry leader to support the great work done by the Foodgrains Bank each year."
