Access to nutritious food is essential for health, wellbeing, and opportunity, but for many Torontonians, it has become increasingly out of reach. At the Daily Bread Food Bank, we work every day to provide healthy, nourishing options through our network of over 200 food programs, supporting neighbours facing rising costs and difficult choices.
Partners like Danone make this work possible. Since their first donation in 2022, they have contributed over 395,000 pounds of dairy products, helping ensure that families and children across the city receive the nutritious food they need to thrive.
We spoke with the Danone team to learn more about their commitment to fighting hunger and why this work matters to them.
What motivates your continued support for Daily Bread?
Danone’s mission is “to bring health through food to as many people as possible.” Supporting food banks like Daily Bread through product donations and employee volunteering is a natural extension of that mission. It allows us to put our values into action by helping improve access to nutritious food in the communities where we operate.
Why is addressing food insecurity important to Danone?
At Danone Canada, fighting food insecurity and providing access to nutritious food is part of our DNA. As a food company committed to bringing health through food, we are uniquely positioned to support organizations like Daily Bread by offering nutritious options to those who need them most. We believe in the importance of leveraging our nutrition expertise, longstanding community engagement, and diverse portfolio of products to help collectively address the urgent and growing crisis of food insecurity.
What has your team learned about food insecurity since partnering with Daily Bread? Has anything surprised you?
Through our partnership with Daily Bread, our team has gained deeper understanding into the scale and urgency of food insecurity in our communities. The partnership has given us greater visibility into the growing number of people who rely on food banks and the ongoing need for sustained support—especially when it comes to providing nutritious food options. It has reinforced why our mission of bringing health through food matters and allowed us to see that mission come to life in a very tangible and meaningful way.
What would you say to other companies considering joining the fight to end hunger?
We encourage companies to consider how their core purpose can be translated into tangible action. At Danone, our mission to bring health through food naturally guided us to support food banks through product donations and employee volunteering. When organizations contribute what they do best—whether that’s food, specialized knowledge, logistics support, or employee time—they can make a meaningful and lasting impact. It’s not only an opportunity to strengthen community health, but also a powerful way to engage employees around a shared purpose.
What would a hunger-free community look like to you?
A hunger-free community is one where everyone can reliably access nutritious food that supports their health and well‑being—without needing to rely on emergency support.
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