Community Updates

Sobeys understands the importance of keeping people fed during this challenging time. We’re proud to contribute to the MLSE Community Program as a thank you to front-line healthcare workers and to help fight food insecurity in the city of Toronto.

McCormick Canada has a proud legacy and commitment to doing what’s right for people, the communities where we live, work, and source and for the planet we all share. We are donating herbs, spices, condiments, and sauces to help feed the brave front line workers and Canadian families in need during this critical time.

Tim Hortons is serving those who serve us Tim Hortons wants to thank those who have generously donated their time to prepare meals. We will be providing complimentary coffee and baked goods to program volunteers, in addition to front-line workers across the country.

Second Harvest is Canada's largest food rescue organization, rescuing surplus food for 34 years. For 15 years, through the food rescue and delivery program, MLSE and Second Harvest have worked together to recover healthy, nutritious food from our venues and divert it to those in need. In this time of crisis, we understand the need is greater than ever to ensure that Torontonians have enough to eat each day. Through the food rescue & delivery program and with support from our generous partners, ready to eat meals are delivered to communities across the GTA that could use a little extra support.

Maple Lodge Farms is proud to partner with MLSE to bring up to 10,000 meals a day to those in need. We feel there is no better way to put #FamilyFirst than ensuring that all families within our communities have food on their tables. To do our part, we are providing safe, healthy, and wholesome chicken products to the cause. Our teams are working behind the scenes to help feed Canadians and appreciate everything Canadians are doing to help flatten the curve.

McCain Foods Canada is donating 9,600 servings of potatoes weekly throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Contributions include potato wedges, breakfast potatoes, raw potatoes and other McCain products.

Dairy Farmers of Ontario have donated a variety of dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt and butter that are vital ingredients in the meals being prepared and distributed every day.

As the world’s leading food service distributor, Sysco is supporting this food relief effort by assisting with all transportation needs including picking up and storing donated product as well as delivering meals to the hospitals, food banks and shelters in need.

Maple Leaf Foods has generously donated a healthy alternative to the meals being prepared in Lightlife plant based protein products.

Ace Bakery is generously donating close to 1,000 buns per day for meals dedicated to our Community Impact Program.

As two of Canada’s iconic Mediterranean food companies, Unico & Primo have graciously donated an assortment of their products including pasta, sauce, beans and Gallo olive oils that will be included in the meals that are being prepared for our hospital’s front-line workers, food banks and shelters.