Food Banks Canada partners with Boisset FGV to help reduce hunger in Canada
"We are committed to helping families in need in this trying time for
The LCBO is strongly supporting the program with displays of the French rabbit, Green rabbit and DeLoach wines during the donation period. In addition, selected stores will have food collection bins from local food banks so that consumers can contribute in that way if they wish.
"We applaud this initiative by Boisset FGV to support Food Banks
The statistics are alarming: One in 11 Canadians struggle with hunger each year, that's 2.7 million Canadians or 8.8 per cent of the population.* More than 700,000 individuals access a food bank every month in Canada: 37 per cent of which are children; 50 per cent of clients are families with children. * In Ontario, over 300,000 individuals access a food bank every month. This initiative will support Food Banks
About Boisset FGV
Boisset La Famille des Grands Vins, a family owned producer and importer of fine wines, was founded by Jean-Claude Boisset in 1961, and is the world's leading producer of Pinot Noir. Boisset is an innovative leader in the wine world, seeking to reduce the environmental impact of wine packaging and production and protect the long-term sustainability of winegrowing. This approach has helped Boisset to build a diverse and balanced portfolio that provides wines for every moment, mode of consumption, and occasion. Brands in the Boisset FGV portfolio include Mommessin, Bouchard Aine & Fils, Jaffelin, French rabbit, Green rabbit, DeLoach Vineyards as well as the most recent additions of
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*Source: Income-Related Household Food Security in
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For further information: regarding this program please contact Sylvia Giardino, National Marketing Manager, at (905) 233-3222 x312 or email at [email protected]; For further information regarding Food Banks Canada please contact Marzena Gersho, Director, National Partnerships and Programs, at (416) 203-9241 x28 or [email protected]
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