By Alice McFarlane

Stock Growers launch sixth annual beef drive for Saskatchewan food banks

Dec 17, 2021 | 1:38 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) will support Food Banks of Saskatchewan through its annual beef drive.

SSGA president Kelcy Elford said this year’s goal is to surpass last year’s total by collecting over 10,000 pounds in beef. They are also collecting financial donations from its members.

“The food banks rely on the people of Saskatchewan to help out their neighbours. This is something our members can do to help make sure people have enough good food to eat,” Elford said. “This is our sixth year donating healthy and nutritious Saskatchewan-grown beef in support of the province’s 36 food banks and people in need.”

Cargill Ltd. will again be the beef drive sponsor promising to match cash donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000.

In the fourth year of sponsorship, Cargill Regional Sales Director Shannon Borden said the program is making a difference.

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“We are working together to bring wholesome nutritious food to Saskatchewan food banks,” Borden said.

Food Banks of Saskatchewan Executive Director Michael Kincade thanked SSGA for their support in feeding people with food insecurities.

“Communities across Saskatchewan will benefit from their kind donation of fresh meat, a hard-to-come-by commodity in most food banks,” Kincade said. “We send a huge thank you out to Saskatchewan farmers, SSGA, Cargill, and the processors for their generosity and commitment to provide an exceptional source of protein to people who need it the most.”

Kincade said these partnerships show the impact that can be achieved to address hunger.

During the previous campaigns Saskatchewan’s beef producers have contributed over 38,000 pounds of ground beef which retails at over $180,000.

Producers or individuals can donate an animal or make a cash donation to help cover the processing costs of the donated animals.

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