This isn't the first time Alberta dairy farmers have raised money for food banks: since 2004 over $220,000 has been raised and more than 60,000 litres of milk donated.
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“I have full confidence we will get there. In addition to many smaller, regional organic diaries, you can buy one of these larger, nationwide brands of organic milk: Horizon Organic Milk. While it may be lofty, Boeve believes Alberta’s dairy farmers will be able to reach their goal. “We are grateful for the partnership that Alberta’s dairy farmers have provided over the years to Food Banks Alberta and our 113 members across the province.” The support isn’t lost on Food Banks in Alberta, the organization’s fund development manager, Jason Lyver, said. Either or would be fine with us,” Boeve said. Whether it's food, or whether it's money. We'll work with the food bank organizations across the province, I believe there’s 113, on what they need. DONATING DAIRY PRODUCTSīut the campaign isn’t just about money: dairy farmers will also be donating milk and other dairy products to food banks.Īccording to Alberta Milk, dairy products are some of the most-requested items at food banks. "We like to work with industry partners or whoever to match donations.”Īccording to Alberta Milk, dairy products are some of the most request items at food banks.
“Some of it is donations, some of it is matching donations with other groups," Boeve said.
The organization will match donations up to $50,000. So we felt this was a real opportune time to show our support to every Albertan,” said Stuart Boeve, chair of the Alberta milk board.Īlberta Milk’s fund raising campaign will run until August 1, with a goal of raising $100,000 for Food Banks Alberta. “We realize that food security and food insecurity is an issue in Alberta and everywhere right now with inflation and costs going up. Now the Alberta’s dairy farmers are stepping up to help out, by launching a fundraising campaign of their own. Food banks across Alberta have been under increasing stress over the past few years.īetween 20 there was a 73 per cent increase in food bank use across the province.
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