BC dairy farmers donate $50,000 to Food Banks BC

BURNABY, BC, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC Dairy is making a $50,000 donation to Food Banks BC in partnership with 31 local restaurants serving local dairy dishes. The donation will be distributed to panels across the province.

With Eat well, do good Campaign May 9th – June 19th BC Dairy has partnered with restaurants in Metro Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna that offer a diverse menu featuring locally produced dairy products and has pledged a donation to Food Banks BC with every order . By the end of the campaign, 49,735 eligible meals had been ordered – from lasagnes at the Old Spaghetti Factory to milkshakes from Fable.

“The last two years have been challenging for many in BC, but it has been particularly difficult for those affected by food insecurity,” said Ken Lobson, executive vice president of the Old Spaghetti Factory, which had eight participating locations. “Food Banks BC have been there for so many, including workers in our industry who have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. There are angels at Food Bank BC who continue to be there for individuals and families who need help. We were delighted to showcase some of our menu items, made with the delicious ingredients of BC dairy farmers, and we applaud them for their generous support of this program.”

The campaign was intended to support families currently struggling with food security while helping to drive business in restaurants recovering from the pandemic.

“For Food Banks BC, the impact [of this campaign] is meaningful and twofold,” said Dan Huang-Taylor, executive director of Food Banks BC. “Firstly, the funds are hugely important and come at such a critical time as more and more people are turning to food banks, so many of whom are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Second, the awareness this campaign raises for the work of Tafeln and…