Giving back together

Through their fundraising work and volunteerism, Sunnymel opted to help a number of organizations in their region, especially cafeteria committees in area grade schools and seniors’ homes, to help people in their community enjoy nutritious meals. In addition, in 2020, they are committed to giving back 190 kg of chicken every week to Atelier R.A.D.O. in Edmundston, so the food bank can improve its offering with some quality protein.

On September 28, 34 staff members from Olymel Anjou and Olymel Boucherville lent staff and volunteers of Moisson Montreal a helping hand with the sorting and packing of food in the warehouse. In all, 3484 kg of carrots, 2794 kg of squash and 4411 kg of cabbage were sorted and packed, totalling over 140 hours of work.

On September 8, the Berthierville plant organized an employee family celebration in support of Moisson Lanaudière. Over 300 Olymel employees, their families and friends took part in a variety of activities, including a soccer tournament, games of all kinds and face painting for the kids. Money raised during the event from sales of food, promotional products and Olymel Lotto tickets was all donated to Moisson Lanaudière.

After a visit to the Agapè Centre, staff members were moved by the organization’s good works that benefit so many people in a small town like Cornwall. They decided to contribute to the financing and service of meals by donating food, sponsoring certain meals and volunteering to help out.

Staff members in the greater Toronto Area got together to raise money for the Knights of Columbus by holding a BBQ, raffles and bake sales, and they regularly take part in the group’s activities on behalf of organizations in the community.

Olysky employees decided to launch fundraising activities in support of the Humboldt and District Food Bank. Since 2018, Humboldt staff have raised money by cooking and delivering meals to farmers in their fields during the busiest time of year on the farm in exchange for $1,000 for each delivery. Farmers enjoyed these deluxe meals right there in the fields.  All money raised went to support the food bank. 

Employees at the Red Deer plant wanted to become ambassadors for The Mustard Seed by helping spread the word about the organization in the community and setting up an employment program for the homeless. They get down to work every time the organization needs volunteers for meal preparation and service and contribute food products each month that help feed approximately 200 homeless persons. What’s more, they supply meat used to make sandwiches for four lunches per week to serve 350 school-aged children.