The Sprott Foundation is making a transformational donation of $20 million to extend food supports for Canadians, many of whom are confronting hunger and food insecurity as a result of the pandemic’s economic toll.

Two organizations will receive $10M each: Second Harvest, the largest food rescue organization in Canada, supporting non-profits and charities with perishable surplus food; and Community Food Centres Canada, which builds health, belonging and social justice in low-income communities through the power of food.

A minimum of $12 million will be directed to the purchase of grocery gift cards, which will be made available via application to community groups across the country who help feed hungry or at-risk Canadians. The remaining funds will support Second Harvest’s expansion of food rescue to ensure good healthy food gets to underserved communities across Canada and will enable CFCC’s partner network to safely provide emergency meals, good food hampers, and produce boxes.