CAN: New partnership aims to improve food access in Montréal

The Lufa Farms Foundation has announced a new partnership with The Rossy Foundation and Moisson Montréal to improve access to fresh, locally grown produce for Montrealers facing food insecurity. A major donation from The Rossy Foundation will enable The Lufa Farms Foundation to provide Montreal's largest food bank, Moisson Montréal, with a stable supply of fresh vegetables for the next three years.

Mohamed Hage, CEO of The Lufa Farms Foundation said: "Our partnership with The Rossy Foundation and Moisson Montréal is a natural fit. We're leveraging our year-round growing capacity to make a meaningful impact in our community and help address food insecurity in Montreal."

The Lufa Farms team hosted representatives from The Rossy Foundation and Moisson Montréal for a tour of their Ville Saint-Laurent operations. (CNW Group/Lufa Farms Inc.)

Since June 2024, the Lufa Farms Foundation has been donating approximately 8,000 units of fresh produce each week, grown by Lufa Farms, to Moisson Montréal. This steady supply of locally grown vegetables is delivered directly to thousands of Montreal families three times a week.

Chantal Vézina, Executive Director of Moisson Montréal said: "At Moisson Montréal, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration. By working with The Rossy Foundation and The Lufa Farms Foundation, we can provide additional fresh vegetables to our 300 partner organizations. Partnerships like this embody our shared commitment and have a significant impact on our community and food security."