MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 29, 2023
/CNW/ - Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food
companies, is recognizing its annual Month of Service program – an
opportunity for its employees across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to give back and make a difference in
their own communities. During this year's Month of Service, Conagra
Brands employees in Canada
volunteered more than 200 hours in support of Seva Food Bank,
partnered with The Mississauga Food Bank and Women's Habitat of
Etobicoke, and distributed grants
to each non-profit, totaling CAD $85,000. These non-profits benefit the
communities surrounding Conagra Brands' Canadian corporate
headquarters in Mississauga.
"We know that real change starts from the ground up and we are
committed to building strong, healthy and vibrant communities where
our employees live and work," said Paul
Hogan, Vice President and General Manager at Conagra Brands
Canada and International. "With these donations, low-income
families, children and seniors will be given the support they need
to address poverty, food insecurity, counselling needs and
more."
Each year, Conagra employees enthusiastically respond to this
call-to-action and partner with local non-profits on service
projects that impact hunger, nutrition, food insecurity and access
to healthy food.
GTA-based partner organizations for Month of Service 2023
include:
- Seva Food Bank: Seva Food Bank is the first major
initiative of Sikhs Serving Canada, a registered
not-for-profit organization that engages Sikhs in a variety of
local community-focused initiatives that benefit all Canadians. Its
work aims to address the challenges of food insecurity, poverty
reduction and economic renewal for low-income families living in
seven postal codes across Mississauga.
- The Mississauga Food Bank: The central food bank
in Mississauga, this organization
leads a network of over 50 agencies that distributes food for over
5 million meals each year to vulnerable children, seniors, families
and neighbours in Mississauga.
- Women's Habitat of Etobicoke: Women's Habitat of
Etobicoke is a community-based
organization providing vital support to self-identified women and
their dependents who are survivors of violence and poverty. The
emergency shelter and outreach centre offer a suite of services
including group and individual counselling, parenting support and
housing assistance.
"Month of Service gives us an opportunity to reflect on how we
can best support our neighbours, customers and communities," said
Lindsey Williams, Head of HR,
Conagra Brands Canada and International. "The passion and energy
our employees bring to volunteerism and engagement in the community
is admirable and one of our defining qualities at Conagra that
extends well beyond this month."
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago
with a Canadian presence in Mississauga, is one of North
America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an
entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of
making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The
company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food
preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Orville Redenbacher's®, Marie Callender's®,
Hunt's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, POGO® and VH®, as well as
emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth
Balance®, Gardein® and Frontera®, offer choices for every
occasion. For more information,
visit www.conagrabrands.ca
SOURCE Conagra Brands