For the second consecutive year, Purolator Tackle Hunger surpassed its 2-million-pound goal, delivering nearly 2.4 million pounds (about 1.09 million kg) of food to food banks across Canada in 2024, the company said in a news release.
Throughout the last year, Purolator’s employees, partners, and customers held events to collect food and monetary donations.
In June, Purolator Tackle Hunger Month collected more than 500,000 pounds of food for Food Banks Canada. The second annual Purolator Tackle Hunger National Red Bag campaign in September delivered over 163,000 pounds of food to food banks in 15 communities, according to the release. The company also continued its partnership with the CFL, raising more than 400,000 pounds of food through Game Day Food Drives, as well as expanding its support for Food Banks Canada’s northern program, providing logistics and transportation assistance to help distribute food to remote communities.
“For more than two decades, our team has been dedicated to addressing food insecurity, but last year, they truly went the extra mile to meet the skyrocketing demand. Through our strong partnerships, the support of generous Canadians, and the unwavering dedication of Purolator employees, we strengthened Purolator Tackle Hunger and increased our impact,” said John Ferguson, president and chief executive officer at Purolator, in the release. “And 2025 will be no different. We’ll continue using our vast network to support those facing hunger in the communities we serve. If there’s a need, we’ll be there to meet it.”
Canadians can continue to support food banks by making online donations at purolatortacklehunger.com or by dropping off non-perishable food items at Purolator Shipping Centres nationwide.
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