02/05/2013
May, a good month for sharing…

In May, there are many great ways for you to get involved in the fight against hunger :

The second Week for Sharing, a Food Banks of Quebec initiative, will take place from May 6 to May 11 throughout the province. During this week, citizens are encouraged to join in the fight against hunger by lending a hand to someone suffering from hunger or by sharing time, food or money with their local food bank. All week long, follow the campaign on the Facebook pages of Moisson Montréal or Food Banks of Quebec and take up the posted “sharing” challenges! Also follow the Week for Sharing on Twitter at #PartageQC. Share the word!

Want to wear heels for a good cause? That’s exactly what House of Shoes is offering from May 9 to May 16! Mention “Moisson Montréal” at the cash and 10 % of your purchases in shoes and boots will be given to our organization! A win-win offer that is right on time for Mother’s Day. Address : 203, Hymus Blvd., suite 203, Pointe-Claire.

 

02/05/2013
SAQ’s « Generous Wines » campaign : Moisson Montréal receives $97,601

On May 26, 27 and 28, thousands of Quebecers made their way to outlets of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) in order to buy white wines for a purpose : during the 3-day Generous Wines campaign for each bottle of white wine sold on those days, the SAQ donated $1 to Food Banks of Quebec and its 18 Moisson members including Moisson Montréal. In addition, the suppliers of six specially selected white wines upped the ante by another $1 or more. Thanks to the population’s enthusiastic participation, the SAQ was able to present a cheque of $97 601 to Moisson Montréal.

“We are extremely happy to benefit from the Generous Wines campaign again this year, said Dany Michaud, Executive Director at Moisson Montréal. The campaign has a great impact since the money we receive allows us to maintain our necessary food collection, sorting and distribution operations. We are very grateful for all the work done by the SAQ, its organizing partners and also wish to thank the many people who have taken part in this collective effort against hunger.”

 

02/05/2013
The Extra Helping Food Drive continues!

The Extra Helping food drive, a national campaign to fight against hunger continues until May 9 at ProvigoMD, MaxiMD, Maxi & CieMD LoblawsMD stores all over Quebec. This great Loblaw company initiative, started in 2009, encourages customers to show their support towards local food banks by giving food or cash donations to their participating neighborhood store. The requested non-perishable foods are: pasta, rice, meat and fish, canned soups and stews, dry and canned fruits and canned vegetables, flour, hot or cold cereals, whole grain cereals, peanut butter, aseptic milk powder or canned fruit juices, pasta sauces, beans, infant formula and baby food.

Donations and food collected will be donated to Food Banks of Quebec and redistributed among the organization’s members, including Moisson Montréal. At your next visit to one of the participating stores, we invite you to drop off foodstuff in the big blue boxes. A small gesture to make a big difference.

 

04/04/2013
Play, give and help at our 11^th Golf Classic

The 11^th edition of the Moisson Montréal Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013, at Golf Saint-Raphaël. The event’s honorary president will be Pierre Dandoy, Senior Vice President, Operations, Provigo and Loblaws Québec.

Greatly anticipated by our friends, partners and benefactors, the event will include a gourmet dinner, entertainment, an auction, contests and prizes. So it is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to join us for this special day, which will allow you to combine pleasure, generosity and the great outdoors in a very charming setting. The evening will be hosted by Olympic champion and author Nathalie Lambert and a co-host will be announced shortly!

To reserve a ticket, confirm a sponsorship or make a donation, please visit http://www.moissonmontreal.org/en/golf_classic.html or contact Catherine Poirier at 514-344-4494, ext. 238, or cpoirier@moissonmontreal.org .

Looking forward to seeing you on June 3^rd.

 

04/04/2013
A new partnership between Provigo/Loblaws and Moisson Montréal

On March 20^th, it was announced that about 10 local Provigo^® and Loblaws^® banner stores will put into place a program with the goal to increase their donations to Moisson Montréal. This new program, inspired from Loblaw’s Extra Helping^TM Food Drive program in association with Food Banks Canada, will allow Montreal’s largest food bank to benefit from donations of fresh produce, on top of the usual non-perishable goods donations made by these stores. Partnerships of this kind have been created between Loblaws banner stores and local food banks in various Canadian cities. We welcome this new program with great enthusiasm since it will allow us to better our support to the citizens in need of emergency food aid. We will keep you updated about the program’s impact!

 

04/04/2013
Wanted : Summer volunteers for various activities

The cold weather still lingers, but we’re already getting ready for summer at Moisson Montréal. We are presently looking for outgoing volunteers to collect donations and raise awareness about hunger during various upcoming cultural and touristic events. You are the social type and would like to use your communications skills in order to help fight hunger? Call Audrey Lauzon-Laroche at 514 344-4494, ext. 236. We will find the activity most suited to your taste!

 

15/03/2013
Volunteers needed : The Great Food Drive for Children!

You are energetic and like to communicate? Get together with your friends, family members and/or colleagues and help us collect money and foodstuff at one of the Great Food Drive for Children drop-off locations! From March 19 to April 7, 2013, we will be collecting money and food donations to help 21,000 kids aged 0-5 who suffer from hunger in the Montreal area. People under the age of 16 can participate accompanied by an adult. Certificates of volunteer hours may be issued for school credit purposes. For more information or booking, contact Audrey Lauzon-Laroche at 514 344-4494 ext 235.

List of drop-off locations and dates (shifts are usually 3 hours long):

• Central Station - Metro Bonaventure (19, 20 and 21 March)
• Carrefour Angrignon (23, 24, 29 and 30 March)
• Centre Beaconsfield (March 29 and 30/6 and 7 April)
• Parents and Kids Fair - Place Bonaventure (4, 5, 6 and 7 April)

 

15/03/2013
A Tale of Two Generous Brothers

This is the story of Charlemagne, 9, and David, almost 7. Two brothers who, for the past years, have said no to birthday party presents and have instead asked that donations be made to Moisson Montréal. The idea was suggested to them by their mom, who was inspired by the daughter of a friend who had already adopted this tradition. At each birthday they have collected between $ 200 and $ 250 to help fight hunger amongst children. Why this cause? Because "children need to eat to grow up and to be happy”, they told us.

This generosity, expressed and repeated year after year with the same conviction, is proof that you are never too young to make choices that reflect your true values and your compassion. We wholeheartedly thank you, Charlemagne and David, for your long-lasting support. Know that again this year, hundreds of children will find happiness in their dinner plate thanks to you.

 

15/03/2013
Ecodac forges links with Moisson Montreal

Launched in February, Ecodac is a waste recovery service for homes and businesses, offered in the greater Montreal area. Ecodac’s mission is to reduce the quantity of waste thrown out in our environment. It is also helping charity organizations collect and redistribute goods and food to the population by sharing a part of its profits. Ecodac’s small red bins can be purchased in several participating retailers and for each red bin sold, $ 0.25 will go directly to Moisson Montréal in support of various projects. Find out more about this great initiative and learn where you can purchase a bin by visiting the Ecodac website.

 

07/02/2013
Your Pennies Are Worth Gold

February 4 marked the official end of the Canadian 1 cent coin. Ready to part with the pennies that are weighing down your wallet and piggy bank? Moisson Montréal can make the most of them. Thanks to our leverage power, a simple roll of pennies (50 cents) allows us to distribute enough goods to feed one person for a whole day.

Why not organize a coin-rolling party for a good cause? To donate : 514 344-4494, ext. 239.

 

07/02/2013
Never too late to share good news!

At last, we have obtained the results of the « Feed the Holiday Spirit » 2012 campaign. This yearly initiative invites friends of Moisson Montréal – businesses, institutions or individuals – to hold food drives and therefore lend a hand in our Holiday Season effort.

After a slow start in November, the campaign ended up being successful beyond all our hopes. Over 210 local businesses and individuals (50 % more than last year) held food drives that brought in over 27 797 kilos of food stuff, a 10-ton increase compared to 2011. This amazing contribution had a concrete impact on the quality of the food aid we were able to provide at the turn of the year. We also wish to thank the participants and organizers of the 11 special events to benefit Moisson Montreal that were held last December. Thanks to them, we received $ 4 068,11 and 2 283,7 kilos of foodstuff. Belated but heartfelt thank you to all.

 

07/02/2013
The Moisson Montréal reality explained

To those of you wishing to better understand the reality of a large-scale, urban food bank such as Moisson Montréal, we recommend viewing the interview our Executive Director Dany Michaud gave to Les Francs-Tireurs last month. In this piece, Mr. Michaud tells co-host and journalist Patrick Lagacé the need for emergency food aid is, unfortunately, ever-growing and constant throughout the year. Each month, Moisson Montréal must collect enough food donations from various suppliers in order to help over 142 000 people. It also must raise the funds necessary to run the distribution operations on which our 200 partner community organizations depend. This alone requires relentless work from our team and volunteers, as well as the renewed support of our benefactors and friends.

This interview, like others, brings to light the essential role the media play in raising awareness on important issues such as hunger and poverty.

17/01/2013
Dany Michaud and Richard Blain receive the Diamond Jubilee Medal

On December 16, 2012, during a ceremony held in Montreal, Dany Michaud, Executive Director, and Richard Blain, Chairman of Moisson Montréal, were both awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal as a recognition of their invaluable work at Moisson Montréal. This new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. Throughout last year, the Diamond Jubilee Medal was awarded to 60,000 Canadians who, through their actions and achievements, contributed to the betterment of society. Our Congratulations to Misters Michaud and Blain, two very deserving citizens indeed.

 

17/01/2013
Important money donations in December

Wanting to help in a significant way during the Holiday Season, many business joined in our pre-Christmas effort by making a substantial donation to Moisson Montréal. Their support helped us make sure that no one was forgotten during the Holidays and that needing families will be fed in the cold months ahead. Among these generous donors, we wish to thank :

Alice and Euphenia Stewart Family Foundation : 1800 $
Bloomblerg LP : 1141 $
Bristol-Myers Squibb : 20 000 $
Capella Telecommunications : 2400 $
Casino de Montréal : 25 000 $
Edelman : 2500 $
FCCAM : 5000 $
Fondation Denise et Guy St-Germain : 3000 $
Fondation René Malo : 10 000 $
FTQ Construction : 7000 $
Insight Canada : 3595 $
Kellogg Canada : 20 000 $
La Fondation de bienfaisance T.A. St-Germain : 2000 $
Le Fonds de justice sociale des TCA-Canada : 5000 $
Madame Lise Bissonnette : 1000 $
Multi Bag Imports : 1800 $
Roxboro Excavation inc. : 10 000 $
Royal Canadian Legion BR 57 : 3000 $
United Acoustics and Partitions (2003) inc. : 1000 $
Walmart : 25 000 $

At Moisson Montréal, each 1 $ received enables us to receive, sort and distribute 15 $ worth of foodstuff. With the above-mentioned donations, we will be able to feed 2453 families of 4 for a whole month! Thank you!

 

17/01/2013
Bell: A generous, communicative partner

This month, Bell is helping improve Moisson Montréal’s potential for effective communication by installing free IP telephony equipment at our premises. Moisson Montréal would like to thank Bell, and in particular Martine Turcotte, Vice Chair, Québec, for this technology upgrade, which had become increasingly necessary. Bell is a supporting partner for many of Moisson Montréal’s projects and events, notably our Annual Classic Golf tournament. They have also contributed more than $180,000 to the Moisson Montréal cause over the years.

 

05/12/2012
CP Holiday Train : what a blast!

What a wonderful time we had at this year’s Canadian Pacific Holiday Train! Over 3000 people were in attendance to admire the illuminated train, as well as to enjoy great musical performances by Miss Emily, The Brothers Dubé and the Beacon Hill School Youth Choir.

The generous participants brought in over 1533 kilos of foodstuff and we also got $14,744.32 in donations, including $6000 from the CP and $7,227.15 from the Montreal CP employees. Big thanks to Produits Plaisirs Glacés and to Starbucks Coffee Shops, who gave out treats and hot beverages, as well as to all the people who made this night a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s Holiday Train!

 

05/12/2012
Businesses committed to the fight to end hunger

In recent weeks, several organizations held special events to raise funds for MM. From September 24 to October 19, through various internal activities, BDO Canada collected $5,214.83 and over 3800 kilos of foodstuff: a contribution which will allow 85 families to eat healthy meals for 1 month! Thank you!

On November 20, Lolë stores launched their Yellow Label Program. Until December 24, bring a second-hand but saleable coat to any Lolë store, where they will restore it and sell it online at a minimum price of $20. All proceeds will benefit local food banks; Moisson Montreal is the recipient of the initiative in Montreal. Revamp your wardrobe for a good cause!

Lastly, part of its "Largest Giving Day", Visalus is currently conducting a major operation extending across Canada and the United States. Members of the community can buy a bag of 30 servings of Visalus (a meal replacement) at cost price; the purchased pouches will be delivered directly to a local food bank on December 15, to be distributed to families in need.

 

05/12/2012
A busy schedule in December

We are deeply touched by the number of people and groups who have come forward to hold events benefiting Moisson Montreal during this holiday season! Through concerts or Jiu Jitsu marathons, they contribute to the feeling of happiness and abundance we wish to spread this Holiday season. The “pre-Christmas” marathon started with the Ésimésac premiere, where a food drive took place on the red carpet. Result: 177 pounds of foodstuff was collected. Thank you to the organizers!

 

 

Here are the dates to remember:
December 8:
- Morgan Page at New City Gas, presented by Prodkt
Bring 3 cans of soup (or any 3 non-perishable food items) and attend the show for free.
- Effet Domino at l’Hémisphère Gauche (presented by l’Effet Domino and COCO UQÀM)
The cost of admission ($8) will be donated to Moisson Montreal.

December 12:
- Show/CD launch for the band Kebeko at l’Absynthe.
Part of the proceeds will be donated to Moisson Montréal.

December 14-15:
- 24 h Brazilian Jiu Jitsu marathon, held by Montreal Revolution Team
Donations and foodstuff will be collected at the event, benefitting Moisson Montréal.

December 15:
- NCW Show at 711 des Érables Street
Give non-perishable food items and get $2 off the price of admission.

December 18:
- Comedy and music show "Apporte des denrées pour entrer" at Café Campus, (presented by CHOI 91,9 FM). Free admission with donation of non-perishable food items (places are limited).

 

01/11/2012
On November 28, we welcome the CP Holiday Train

Every year, the wonderful people at Canadian Pacific send a fully illuminated and decorated Holiday Train across Canada to help local food banks collect goods and donations for the Holiday Season. Each stop is a festive family activity : one of the wagons becomes a stage where local and American music bands alternate for a 45-minute concert.

Moisson Montréal is the host and beneficiary of the Holiday Train night in Montreal, which will take place on November 28. Join us as of 6:30 p.m. at the Beaconsfield train station (104, Elm Avenue, Beacsonsfield) where we’ll be awaiting you with surprises, animation by the Beacon Hill Choir and big baskets ready to receive your donations. The train is expected at 7:15 p.m. sharp and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this free evening where fun meets generosity.

 

01/11/2012
They rose up to the occasion!

In October, Excellence Média, Blue And Media, Livingtson International Inc. and the Verdun Ti-Cats football league all worked really hard to raise money and collect donations for Moisson Montréal through various events or creative initiatives. Thanks to their efforts, Moisson received 3 820 kilos of foodstuff and $ 483,95 in donations. Special thanks also to Casey’s Restaurant at Marché Central who, through their Feed your Soul campaign (which benefited Les Banques alimentaires du Québec and Moisson Montréal) contributed to hunger awareness.

Want to hold a special activity to benefit Moisson Montréal? Contact Catherine Poirier at 514 344-4494, ext. 238.

 

01/11/2012
Moisson Montréal et BAQ publient leur Bilan-Faim 2012

On Tuesday, October 30, Quebec Food Banks and Moisson Montréal unveiled the results of the Montreal and Québec Hunger Count, a survey held every month of March in parallel with that of Food Banks Canada. The Hunger Count aims at evaluating the use of emergency food aid services locally, regionally and nationally. A few not-so-rejoicing highlights : if the number of Montrealers using food aid emergency services has receded from March 2011 to March 2012, the demand for foodstuff itself has not slowed down : in one month only, Montreal Island community organizations responded to over 146 317 demands for groceries and served over 459 777 meals and snacks. Another saddening statistic : children constitute an ever-higher portion of the emergency food aid beneficiaries, having gone from 37,4 % of the total beneficiaries in 2011 to 40,9 % in 2012.

For more info, please consult the press release HERE.

 

03/10/2012
Centraide launches its annual fund drive

Every year, Centraide marks the beginning of its annual fund drive with a March of 1000 umbrellas. Thousands of people got together in Montreal’s downtown on October 3, 2012, to take part in this colorful event that underlines the need to fight daily against poverty and social exclusion. Moisson Montréal volunteers and team members were there to support the cause and to thank Centraide for its long-time financial support. With the funds received by Centraide, Moisson Montréal is able to finance a part of its daily operations and a part of the Good Food Box program, presented here.

To donate to Centraide : www.centraide-mtl.org

 

03/10/2012
Eat out for the cause!

Until this Thanksgiving (October 8), eat out for a good cause during Casey’s Feed the Soul campaign, held at Casey’s restaurants throughout Quebec and Ontario - including the Marché Central location. 1 $ will be given to Banques alimentaires Québec and/or to local food banks when you order specific items on the menu. Bon appétit!

On September 29, Yelp, an online community of well-informed consumers, held the first Yelp Eats for Hunger Relief in select local restaurants around Montreal. All collaborating to raise funds and food stuffs for Moisson Montréal, these restaurants offered delicious specials in exchange for non-perishables with purchase of a main dish. Thank you to Yelp, the participating establishments (Zéro8, Les Deux Gamins and Imake) and all the generous restaurant-goers who participated.

 

 

03/10/2012
FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign

Since September 24 and until October 19, Farm Credit Canada is accepting donations in funds and non-perishable food items during its annual Drive Away Hunger Campaign, all to be redistributed to Food Banks Canada and to local food banks across the country. The idea of the campaign took form in 2004, when an FCC employee, out of his own will, drove an open-cab tractor and trailer for eight days in the Ontario region of Listowel. Camping along the way, he collected food and donations for local food banks. Since then, the Drive Away Hunger Campaign has allowed FCC and its partners to redistribute over 3,5 kilos of foodstuff.

To donate or get more info:
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/fr/AboutUs/Responsibility/driveawayhunger/index.asp

 

 

 

11/09/2012
Moisson Montréal at the 2012 Mondial de soccer du SPVM

After a summer-long training, hundreds of teens and young adults, from 12 to 25 years-old, gathered at Jarry Park on August 25 and 26 for the Mondial de soccer du Service de police de la Ville de Montréal. This yearly initiative aims at providing young people with a fun and healthy activity during the summer months and at encouraging dialogue between police officers and citizens living in some of Montreal’s most “sensitive” neighbourhoods.

Moisson Montréal provided snacks and juice to the athletes and their volunteer coaches during their training sessions. Big congrats to the SPVM and its various partners, and two thumbs up to all the athletes, who showed great sportsmanship.

 

 

11/09/2012
Santa Maria Foods makes a meaty donation

Santa Maria Foods recently donated 1,600 racks of Italian-style pork back ribs to help feed the hungry at Moisson Montreal, a much appreciated contribution worth $ 20,000. “We’re delighted to be able to assist with this donation, said Guy St-Onge, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces Sales Director of Santa Maria Foods.

More and more, working families, the unemployed and seniors are finding it harder to stretch their budgets just to get the essentials in life.” Numerous thanks to Mr. St-Onge and Santa Maria Foods.

11/09/2012
McGill University breaks a record – and feeds the community!

On August 28^th, as part of the activities planned for the university’s Orientation Week, the McGill Food Services set out to break the Guinness World Record of the biggest fruit salad ever made. A crowd of students and volunteers gathered to cut up 5079 kilos of fresh melons, pineapples, apples and strawberries, thus breaking the previous record held by Fresno University, in California. The activity was also aimed at promoting local farming, healthy eating and community engagement. This “mountain of fruit” was then sent to various organizations, including the Old Brewery Mission and Moisson Montréal. We quickly redistributed the 3171 kg we received to our beneficiaries. Grateful thanks to everybody at McGill for this colorful and nutritious gift.

 

 

14/08/2012
Scoring Points for a Great Cause!

On July 9, the Five Hole for Food tour stopped in Montreal to play a some street hockey and raise funds and food to benefit Moisson Montréal. This is the brain child of Vancouverite Richard Loat (avid blogger and huge hockey fan), the unofficially named “Will Play Hockey for Food” campaign tours some 13 Canadian cities across the country every summer to collect donations and foodstuff for local food banks. In addition to the team currently on tour, the owner of the Canadiens’ team, Geoff Molson, as well as former players Sergio Momesso and Gilbert Delorme, joined in to score a few assists for the cause. This third edition of the Montreal “Five Hole for Food” helped raise $1,076 and collected more than 400 kilos of food. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this great event, and we’ll see you again next year! Keep your stick on the ice.
For information www.fiveholeforfood.com

 

 

14/08/2012
Start a Back-to-School Food Drive

Summer will soon be over, vacations have been taken and it’s almost time to go back to school. As the school year is about to begin, struggling families have a harder time with all the extra expenses. Why not give them a helping hand by organizing a donation and non-perishable food drive at your place of work? It’s as easy as A, B, C! Moisson Montréal provides the materials you need to collect donations and promote your event, and we even provide the pick-up service!

Call Danny Janson at 514 344-4494, ext. 242, he’ll be more than happy to guide you through the organization process.

14/08/2012
The Run to end Hunger

Paul Roy, a 50-year old resident of St-Césaire started his one-man campaign to help end hunger last April when he decided to run the 65 kilometres that separate his hometown from Montreal in an effort to collect non-perishable goods. He came up with the idea of “Courir pour les nourrir”, loosely translated as “running to feed them”, when he read that 40,000 children in Quebec go to bed hungry. Mr Roy’s reaction was to take action; he personally delivered the fruits of his labour to Moisson Montréal. He also mentioned that he would be willing to do it all over again. Consequently, Paul Roy will be running future marathons wearing the colours of Moisson Montréal and collecting cash and food donations. To support Mr Roy, we encourage you to visit the Moisson Montréal website. This is further proof that we can all, in our own way, make a real difference in the lives and on the dinner tables of those most in need.

 

10/07/2012
Edelman: A “Little Give” with a Big Heart

Every year, employees at the public relations firm Edelman are called upon to give a little during a one week period entirely devoted to community involvement. The Edelman Montreal team chose Moisson Montréal as the beneficiary of its annual “The Little Give” campaign. Throughout the week of June 11, members of the team led a public relations campaign that included a picnic at the François-Perreault park on July 16, to acknowledge the hard work of our volunteers and partners. And let’s not forget that on June 15th, 26 employees joined Moisson Montréal for a day of volunteering. “The Little Give” campaign allowed us to collect $4,885.97 in donations. Thank you for giving a little of your big heart! Pictures of the picnic can be viewed on our Facebook page. And while you’re there, why not take a few seconds to click on LIKE Moisson Montréal?

Sur la photo :
Anik Trudel, directrice générale et Caroline Julie Fortin, coordonnatrice principale chez Edelman Montréal; l’animateur Jacques Languirand et Dany Michaud, directeur général de Moisson Montréal ont pris part au pique-nique du 16 juin 2012.

 

 

10/07/2012
Partnering with Moisson Montréal, L’Autre St-Jean goes… green!

On June 23, Moisson Montréal was in Rosemont to take part in the Fête nationale festivities. For the first time since the creation of L’Autre St-Jean, 4 years ago, Moisson Montréal was invited to be a partner of this festive and musical event that takes place in Pelican Park, in Vieux-Rosemont. Event-goers were offered, in exchange for a $1 contribution at the purchase of their first beverage, a Moisson Montréal reusable mug. An environmentally-friendly gesture that allowed us to raise over 2000 $! Earlier that day, Moisson Montréal was among the organizations present at a family fiesta held in Molson Park. “We are very happy to have been able to meet families during the holiday weekend. Remaining close to the Montreal population is very important for organizations such as ours”, said Moisson Montréal General Manager Dany Michaud.

Special thanks to C4 Productions and SODNEC Rosemont, organizers of L’Autre St-Jean.

Photo : Sandra Raymond

10/07/2012
All Kinds of Ways to Help Moisson Montréal!

For food banks, summer is often synonymous with fewer contributions; less time, money and foodstuff. Several organizations wanted to give Moisson Montréal a helping hand as the summer season began.

And so, Groupe Prével is presently conducting a fundraising campaign for Moisson Montréal and also receives non perishable food items at the Lowney Building Sales Office located at 180, Ann Street until July 17. Furthermore, while the Five Hole For Food project was in town on July 9, they donated the proceeds of their street hockey game to Moisson Montréal. And finally, as part of its July 1^st “Opération déménagement,” Kijiji Québec donated $1 for each new ‘Like’ it received on its Facebook page July 1. These were three very unique ways to contribute to our summer efforts!

You’d like to do your part and you have a great idea? Contact Véronique Beaulac, Development Director, at 514 344-4494, ext. 237.

 

 

12/06/2012
Catelli Donates Nearly 200,000 Servings of Pasta to Moisson Montréal

Within the framework of the very first semaine du partage alimentaire initiated by Banque alimentaires Québec’s network May 8, Catelli agreed to provide 197,400 servings¹ of pasta to Moisson Montréal. Catelli has been a very significant partner to Moisson Montréal over the past six years. “Such a large donation at this time of year is more than welcome,” stated Dany Michaud, Executive Director of Moisson Montréal, “we want to focus distinctively on this significant contribution of pasta from Catelli, since it is produced especially to be donated to the families that come to us for help. Furthermore, this donation comes at a time when our reserves are getting low.”

Thank you Catelli for your generous contribution!

¹One serving represents 85 g of dry Catelli brand pasta

 

 

12/06/2012
Moisson Montréal Acknowledged for its Participation in the MIRE Program

On April 26, the Movement for Integration and Retention in Employment (MIRE) celebrated its 10^th anniversary. The MIRE program was first established by Portage in April 2002. Its purpose is to develop the employability and integrate or re-integrate into the workforce people who have been away from the job market.

To help mark the event, the MIRE team invited its partners to thank them for their collaboration and commemorate their achievements.

The Moisson Montréal Human Resources’ team was given an honorary award for its exceptional contribution since 2004. In fact, over the past 8 years Moisson Montréal has been contributing to the success of MIRE by taking in groups of twenty individuals on a monthly basis, which represents more than 4,000 hours of volunteerism.

 

12/06/2012
We’re looking for teams!

Moisson Montréal provides businesses and organizations with an opportunity to experience a unique Team Building activity! Build team confidence, trust and solidarity while helping those in need. We are looking for teams (8 to 20 people) that are seeking to develop communication skills and team spirit and help feed the community - free of charge!

Contact Audrey Lauzon-Laroche, Volunteer Coordinator, 514 344-4494 #235.

 

 

14/05/2012
New Health and Hygiene Committee

Created in March, this initiative brings together employees from various Moisson Montreal departments. The committee’s objectives are as follows:

• To better support organizations in terms of health and hygiene standards to ensure optimum food security for end-users;
• To make sure Moisson Montreal observes health and hygiene standards in its day-to-day operations by establishing stringent procedures and an appropriate training plan;

The committee also ensures that warehousing facilities used by organizations to store and handle foodstuff comply with established standards.

 

 

14/05/2012
Chefs Battle for a Good Cause
From April 19 to May 5, as part of Loblaw’s Extra Helping™ campaign in Quebec, consumers were encouraged to buy or donate non-perishable foods or to make a cash donation in any one of its Loblaws, Provigo, Maxi and Maxi & Co neighbourhood stores. All of the foodstuff and cash contributions were donated to Banques Alimentaires Québec.

This year, Loblaw launched its campaign with a friendly competition between two renowned chefs; Nick Hodge, chef and owner of Kitchenette and Icehouse, two Montreal restaurants, and Guillaume Cantin, the first season’s winner of “Les Chefs” television show. The contest involved the preparation of a 30-minute meal made with the 5 most requested food items from Moisson Montreal - canned fruits, legumes, corn, tomatoes and chicken. Dishes were then submitted to a panel of judges comprised of Thierry Daraize, Journal de Montréal, and nutritionist Geneviève Nadeau, from the Yoopa television network. The duel ended in Nick Hodge’s victory.

Moisson Montreal received a cheque for $500 on behalf of the competition’s judges and its duelling chefs.

In front: Chefs Nick Hodge and Guillaume Cantin. 2nd row: Dany Michaud, Geneviève Nadeau, Thierry Darâiche, the Loblaw team and Zakary Rhissa from BAQ.

 

14/05/2012
11^th Edition of Feed The Future

Once again this year, the Moisson Montreal community liaison team will take part in organizing the ‘Feed the Future’ summer program, a joint project in collaboration with Sodexo. The purpose of the program is to prepare a variety of nutritious and delicious meals for children attending day camps in underprivileged neighbourhoods. The goal is to distribute 32,000 healthy lunches throughout the summer. In fact, Isabelle Huot, DtP, PhD, has once again agreed to be the program’s spokesperson and oversee menu composition. 

 

10/04/2012
Infopresse Presents Moisson Montréal with 2 Free Tickets To Attend Conference!

On March 22^nd, Moisson Montréal took part in the day-long conference on Communication et développement durable being held at the Ex-centris in Montreal. Thanks to the generosity of the people at Infopresse, our organization was able to attend the conference free of charge. We are grateful to the Infopresse team for such an edifying donation!

 

 

10/04/2012
Casey’s Feeds the Soul
From April 2^nd to April 22^nd, when you order any of Casey’s slow-roasted back rib entrées with one of their rib sauces, they will donate $1 to Banques alimentaires Québec (Quebec food banks) and local food banks throughout the province. We wish to thank Casey’s at the l’Acadie location for supporting Moisson Montréal. For more information, go to Casey's Facebook page.

 

10/04/2012
Moisson Montréal Were in Attendance at the Parents and Kids Fair 2012

For the 2^nd year in a row, the Moisson Montréal team was on site at the Parents and Kids Fair 2012, from March 29th to April 1st, to collect non-perishable food items to feed hungry children. Thank you to all our volunteers, participants and exhibitors, the latter donated more than 2,000 kg in surplus supplies to our food bank.

 

 

12/03/2012
Artists Committed to Helping Others

More than twenty employees and artists from Bonsound, record company and artist manager, left their instruments behind to help Moisson Montréal sort foodstuff. Keeping the beat and in less than three hours, they sorted over 4 pallets of non-perishable foods, enough to feed nearly 500 people.

There were several artists on site such as Radio Radio, Lisa LeBlanc, Joseph Edgar and members of Monogrenade. Moisson Montréal wishes to stress the artists’ generosity taking time off from their busy schedules to work for the cause. Artists committed to making a difference in the community.

A few employees from Bonsound, record company and artist manager, alogside Jacques, Alexandre and Gabriel from Radio Radio, Lisa LeBlanc, Joseph Edgar, Mathieu Colette and Marianne from Monogrenade.

 

 

12/03/2012
Pellatt Cornucopia Donates $200 to Moisson Montréal
As part of a Facebook contest to win Pellatt Cornucopia gift certificates, the company, which specializes in the creation of gift baskets, donated $1 for each new “LIKE” posted on their Facebook page for a total contribution of $200. Thanks to everyone who took part in the contest, you’ve also earned Moisson Montréal’s appreciation!

 

12/03/2012
Generosity Never Tasted so Sweet!

Everyone at Moisson Montréal wishes to express its warmest thanks to Geneviève Grandbois, renowned chocolate maker, for her gracious and delicious donation. More than 400 boxes of chocolates were handed out to employees, volunteers and organizations served by Moisson Montréal as part of a Valentine’s Day Mouvement du cœur campaign. This is a social movement aimed at giving “more love to more people”and encouraging people to share a “bite” of happiness. Bravo for this tasty and heart-warming initiative!

 

 

 

 

14/02/2012
Students “Gamble” to Benefit Moisson Montréal

Last January 19 the organizing committee for SIFE Concordia hosted a Casino evening at the downtown Café République to benefit Moisson Montréal. More than 300 students and business people enjoyed an evening of gambling and fun amassing a total of $9,755 for Montreal’s largest food bank. Moisson Montréal wishes to extend its sincerest thanks to this group of students committed to making a difference and helping thousands of needy families across the Island of Montreal. Not to mention that the number of students resorting to food aid services has tripled since 2008.

From left to right, top row: Scott Carr, Isabelle Sauvé, William Atsaidis, Macey Dames, Gabriel Obadia, Claudia Bertuccini, Nickolas Lépine Séguin, Maya Chopova, Nathan Teixeira-Crisostomo.
From left to right, bottom row: Nancy Peng, Katerina Fragos.

 

 

14/02/2012
IBM Canada Gives the Gift of Time and $5,000
During the holidays, several IBM Canada employees stopped by Moisson Montréal to lend a hand for the day. Their experience with Moisson Montréal reinforced the company’s commitment and IBM Canada donated $5,000 to support our operations.

 

14/02/2012
Recycling and Reuse leads to Gift of Hope for Moisson Montréal!

Lolë launched a campaign in which customers brought in used coats between December 12, 2011 and January 15, 2012, and received a 35% discount applicable for one month on any in-store, Atelier or online purchase.

Lolë inspected the garments and gave them a Yellow Label certification ensuring the coats’ cleanliness and good condition. These coats were then sold through the company website and all proceeds were donated to two food aid organizationsm, a total of $1,270 was equally divided between Moisson Montréal in Quebec and Daily Bread in Ontario. Unsold coats were distributed to shelters located near company stores/ateliers. We want to thank Lolë for starting such a great project to help feed those in need while also encouraging recycling and reuse.

From left to right, Catherine Beauchamp, Lolë and Dany Michaud, Moisson Montréal.

 

 

 

16/01/2012
Wal-Mart Donates $50,000

For the third year in a row Wal-Mart Canada has donated $50,000 to Moisson Montréal. The retail giant’s gift represents an important and crucial contribution in operating the Island of Montreal’s largest food bank, which, if you remember, underwent a major makeover to get the most out of its immense warehouse. We wish to thank the whole Wal-Mart Canada team.

Dany Michaud, General Manager for Moisson Montréal, Chantal Glenisson, Senior Vice-President, Eastern Canada, Wal-Mart, along with several Wal-Mart associates from the Chomedey store.

 

 

16/01/2012
Métro’s Fills its Grocery Cart with $300,000
As part of its Christmas campaign, Métro, one of Moisson Montréal’s loyal and generous partners, donated foodstuff worth $300,000.

The Holidays were intended for family gatherings and for friends from all communities to get together and Métro hoped that this substantial contribution would help a multitude of families gather around the dinner table to celebrate their respective traditions. On behalf of the 148,460 people across the Island of Montréal who receive food assistance each month, we say thank you for this invaluable gift.

In the usual order: François Blanchard, National Purchasing Director - Fresh Meat, Metro, Ghislain Perron, Director - Special Projects, Métro, Isabelle Dufresne, Communications Consultant, Corporate Affairs, Métro, Dany Michaud, General Manager, Moisson Montréal, Marie-Claude Bacon, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Métro, Johanne Thibaudeau, Administrative Assistant, Merchandising, Métro, Ferdinand Minga, Director - Supply and Operations, Moisson Montréal.

16/01/2012
Moisson Montréal, Where Generosity Takes Center Stage!

The Holidays are often synonymous with all sorts of celebrations and gatherings and people took advantage of these events to collect donations and foodstuff for those in need. Nearly $4,000 and 225 kg of foodstuff were collected during events to benefit Moisson Montréal and organized by sponsors such as ESG UQAM, BDC, Jean-Eudes College, Abbott Laboratories Ltd to name just a few, as well as several friendly get-togethers. Many of you came by Moisson Montréal to drop off the fruit of your generosity.

Moisson Montréal wishes to thank all of the businesses and individuals who took part in this collective endeavour to help Montrealers, young and old, put food on the table.

 

 

13/12/2011
A Deliciously Sweet Gift from Ardoise Design

Ardoise Design communications donated 1,152 cans of maple syrup to Moisson Montréal. This sweet gesture is sure to bring comfort to a lot of very grateful people over the holidays. This year, the firm replaced corporate gifts with a donation of maple syrup to Moisson Montréal, such a simple idea that will bring a little holiday cheer to underprivileged Montrealers. Our thanks to Ardoise Design for its support of Moisson Montréal.

 

 

13/12/2011
Moisson Montréal Committed to Helping Others - Are you?
UQAM’s School of Management (ÉSG) invites you to share your commitment to Moisson Montréal on its Facebook page. For each commitment posted, the School of Management promises to supply a healthy snack to those less fortunate.

Whether it’s in the form of a cash donation, a gift of food or time, or simply spreading the word about food aid, we want to thank you for getting involved with the Island of Montreal’s largest food bank.

 

 

 

13/12/2011
Innovative Ideas to Help Support Moisson Montréal

As December’s festivities unfold why not get into the holiday spirit and share your interest for Moisson Montréal with family and friends?

• Ask loved ones to bring non-perishable items to your next family get-together.

• Prepare your most delicious, great tasting dessert and request a contribution in exchange for a sample of your culinary talents.

• Just like Ardoise Design, give the gift of generosity by offering gift-donations to Moisson Montréal. Instead of the usual gift exchange, take the amount of money that would have been spent on the gift and help us help others.

• Wrap a box in Christmas cheer and put it at the center of the table, then invite guests to make a donation.

Every reason is a good reason to collect donations and non-perishable food items and make a real difference in the lives and dinner tables of more than 148,460 people. Put your creativity to the test and come up with a new and fun way to help Moisson Montréal.

 

 

14/11/2011
Thank you to the Casino de Montréal

Almost 80 employees from the Casino de Montréal gave some of their own time September 29 to lend a hand to regulars of Moisson Montreal to sort foodstuffs. In addition to this gracious show of support, Casino de Montréal employees had a special surprise for Moisson Montréal employees and volunteers: Our people were served a delicious meal as a means to acknowledge their commitment.

Moisson Montréal was deeply touched by the contribution and generosity of Casino Montréal employees who gave of their time to ensure food security, and because our organization is always looking for volunteers, they were ready and willing to help us perform our daily duties. We want to acknowledge their contribution to the Island of Montreal’s biggest food bank and to the 213 community organizations it supplies every month.

 

 

14/11/2011
Jocelyne Blouin Donates Part of her Fee from Rôtisseries St-Hubert Ads to Moisson Montréal
For her participation in promoting Rôtisseries St-Hubert, Jocelyne Blouin chose to donate half of her fee to the City’s largest food bank, Moisson Montréal.

The ads will run throughout the month of November. Thank you Mrs Blouin for encouraging and supporting Moisson Montréal as it pursues its mission with Montreal’s less fortunate.

 

14/11/2011
Feed the Future Gets $5,000

Provigo, a member of Loblaw group, donated $5,000 to support the ‘Feed the Future’ project, this summer program lets some 800 disadvantaged children from 11 day camps to get a healthy lunch every day of the week. Thanks to this donation, the program can effectively continue its mission with kids in need.

 

 

11/10/2011
$50,000 from the Fonds de Bienfaisance des employés de Bombardier Aéronautique

The Fonds de Bienfaisance des employés de Bombardier Aéronautique is contributing $50,000 over two years to the collective program to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables; the Good Food Box program. The generous donation will allow this innovative program, which focuses on developing healthy eating habits in underprivileged neighbourhoods, to adequately pursue its operations. In fact, the Good Food Box program received the Agnès-C. Higgins 2010 award, a distinction awarded yearly by Centraide for outstanding innovation on the part of an agency in meeting the social needs of the community.

 

 

11/10/2011
A $9,000 Donation Devoted to Fair Markets
The Conférence régionale des élus de Montréal (CRÉ) donated $9,000 to support seasonal and fair market logistics. There are 108 seasonal and fair markets operating from June to October 2011, in areas deemed “food deserts” in Montreal, these markets provide people from underprivileged neighbourhoods with access to fresh, local and affordable food.

 

11/10/2011
Casey’s to Feed the Soul

From September 12 to October 9, Casey’s restaurants will donate 1% from all its food sales to Quebec and Ontario food banks. One half of monies collected by a participating restaurant will go directly to the local community’s food bank while the other half will be donated to Banques alimentaires Québec and to the Ontario Association of Food Banks. For a list of participating restaurants in Quebec, click here.

You too can take part in the campaign via Casey’s Feed the Soul Facebook page. Simply click on “like” and $1 will be donated to Food Banks Canada, up to a total of $5,000. By supporting the Montreal (L’Acadie) branch you are helping Moisson Montréal make a difference in the Montreal community!

 

 

12/09/2011
City of Montreal Donates $200,000

Within the framework of the 2011-2012 administrative agreement to fight poverty and social exclusion, the City of Montreal and the ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale granted an amount of $200,000 to Moisson Montréal. The funds are devoted entirely to supporting our operations and optimizing our infrastructures. We extend our gratitude to the City of Montreal and to the ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité social for its encouragement and support of the Island of Montreal’s largest food bank.

From left to right: Jocelyn Ann Campbell, responsable du développement social et communautaire, de la famille et des aînés, Ville de Montréal, Dany Michaud, directeur général, Moisson Montréal.

 

 

12/09/2011
50 Cadets Lend a Hand to Moisson Montreal
Last August 11, a group of 50 cadets from the eastern region dropped by Moisson Montréal to lend a hand. They diligently sorted fruits, vegetables and non-perishable items and to the delight of Moisson Montréal employees and volunteers, the cadets put on a musical performance. Thank you for a productive and entertaining visit!

 

12/09/2011
Innovative Community Project at the Montreal Botanical Garden

Since the beginning of summer, experts from the Botanical Garden have joined some thirty members of the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve community kitchen organization, supplied by Moisson Montréal, as part of a program titled Des jardins pour une cuisine collective [Gardens for a collective kitchen]. This innovative community gardening project was designed to introduce homegrown vegetables and herbs in the prepation of inexpensive meals for the whole family. Furthermore, this project also provides participants with gardening workshops as well as tips and tricks to get the most from their gardens.

This initiative on the part of the Botanical Garden is aimed at encouraging people to set up their own gardens and grow their own vegetables.

 

 

16/08/2011
Valorisation Jeunesse: 11 students in the heart of the community

This summer, Moisson Montreal is happy to welcome 11 young people from the Valorisation Jeunesse Program who came to help out the organization.

In partnership with Ville de Montreal and the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles (MICC), this program provides high school students a learning experience about the reality of the job market during the summer time.

For 2 months, they work in the warehouse shoting food, in the kitchen, on maintenance and helping with the Good Food Box program.

While they gaining valuable knowledge and experience, these young people help Moisson Montréal to carry out its daily operations in addition to making a difference in their community. Moisson Montréal sincerely thanks the Valorisation Jeunesse group for its involvement and wish them all great success on their professional path.

 

 

16/08/2011
Seasonal markets in your neighborhood
From June to September, a dozen seasonal markets are held across the Island of Montreal. Those markets give people living in vulnerable areas access to fresh fruits and vegetables, nearby and at affordable price. Suppliers are mainly local farmers to reduce the environmental footprint of transportation. A simple and fun way to enjoy the best prices for fruits and vegetables while encouraging sustainable development.

 

For dates and locations of upcoming markets in your neighborhood, click here. (French version only)
Hope to see you there!

 

16/08/2011
Moisson Montréal’s Summer Campaign: Consequences of a deficient nutrition

Headaches, impaired concentration, dizziness, irritability, tiredness, low self-esteem, isolation.

The symptoms of a deficient nutrition have serious consequences on physical, intellectual and social development of a person.

Each month, on the Island of Montreal only, nearly 150,000 people suffer from food insecurity.

Help Moisson Montréal to fill the Void.

 

 

 

08/07/2011
RSM Richter and Osler Lend a Hand to Moisson Montréal

On June 2^nd, a group of 75 employees from RSM Richter and the Osler law firm got together to lend a hand to Moisson Montreal and help with various tasks such as sorting, cleaning and painting. This volunteering initiative is part of the Giving Counts program started four years in which one full day is devoted to the community. And on this year’s Community Day more than 600 employees left their offices behind to volunteer at 23 community organizations in the Greater Montreal Area.

The Moisson Montréal team wishes to thank the people at RSM RICHTER and Osler for their generosity and support. For a complete list of non profit organizations that were helped, click here.

 

 

08/07/2011
L’Œuvre Léger Donates $15,000

L’Œuvre Léger donated $15,000 to Moisson Montréal to help support the Good Food Box program (GFB). For the most part, this generous contribution is to be allocated to the remuneration of a resource person essential for the development of the GFB program; the program is central to a perspective of innovation and sustainability in terms of food insecurity. Moisson Montréal applauds the commitment of L’Œuvre Léger to support this organization for a second consecutive year and enable the food bank to go forward and provide assistance to those in need.

 

08/07/2011
More than 3,000 kilos of Food Collected During the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie

The Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie held on June 18 and 19 raises the awareness of young people to the benefits of healthy and active living. This event gathered together some 5,000 youths at the Olympic Stadium and La Ronde to welcome Pierre Lavoie and the 925 cyclists who pedaled alongside him for over 1,000 km.

The organization generously donated all excess food to Moisson Montréal and this translated into more than 3,000 kilos of foodstuffs that included fruit, vegetables and dairy products collected for the purpose of redistribution to community organizations across the Island of Montreal. A great initiative that impacted the whole community!

 

 

14/06/2011
The Annual Golf Classic Moisson Montréal : $227,631 !

The 9^th Annual Golf Classic for Moisson Montreal held on June 6 at the Golf St-Raphael, Île Bizarre.

A generous amount of $227, 631 dollars was raised at this annual event. Moisson Montreal gratefully acknowledges the Honorary Chairman of the event, M. Robert Sawyer, Executive Vice President and CEO of METRO inc., the organizing committee, the golf pro Gregg Cuthill, the Master of Ceremonies, Mario Belanger, Armando Betti, auctioneer, sponsors and all participants of the 9^th rendez-vous for the cause of food insecurity on the Island of Montreal.

To view the pictures of the Golf Tournament, visit the Facebook page of Moisson Montréal.

 

 

14/06/2011
A successful for the SAQ’s campaign Des vins généreux

13, 14 and May 15, Quebecers responded in large numbers at the invitation of the SAQ and visited a store to buy white wines, generous wines.

In Quebec, $ 340 000 were raised for Banques alimentaires Québec (BAQ), which supports and represents the food aid agencies of Quebec in addition to ensuring the national sharing of food. Thanks to the excellent participation of its customers and partners, the SAQ will provide over $ 100,640 to Moisson Montréal, a member of BAQ to contribute to food aid in Quebec.

A donation that help Moisson Montreal at this time of year when donations are harder to find. Remember that Moisson Montréal supply 213 community organizations on the Island of Montreal, which in turn, are helping more than 140,000 people in need each month. The SAQ’s donation allows the largest food bank to pursue its social mission more efficiently.

 

14/06/2011
Catelli^® delivers 197,400 servings of pasta to Moisson Montréal.

With Catelli^®’s donation, no less than 197,400 servings of pasta are offered in the coming weeks to local families in Montreal who are in need.

In Quebec, Catelli^® has donated 500,000 servings of pasta this year and since 2007, more that 2.3 million servings of pasta was distributed throughout Quebec for people who need to use a Food Banks. Thank you to Catelli^® for his faithful commitment for the cause.

 

 

17/05/2011
Éditions Infopresse Contribute $1, 870 to Moisson Montréal

Éditions Infopresse chose to set aside an amount of $10 for every ticket sold during its Marketing et développement durable conference in March and the Marketing et alimentation in April to be donated to Moisson Montréal. Overall, more than $1,870 was collected during these two Infopresse events! Thank you to all participants and to Éditions Infopresse for supporting the cause of food security!

 

17/05/2011
Egg Farmers of Canada Donate $2,000

We send our thanks to the Egg Farmers of Canada for their $2,000 donation to Moisson Montréal as part of a “Get Cracking!” contest in partnership with “Maman pour la vie.” For every contest registration it received, an amount equal to the value of one egg was donated to Moisson Montréal. A winning opportunity for Moisson Montréal!

 

17/05/2011
Gregg Cuthill To Play Moisson Montreal Annual Golf Tournament

On Monday June 6 as part of its 9^th Annual Golf Classic, Moisson Montréal will be welcoming none other than Mr. Gregg Cuthill, an accomplished touring professional from the Beaconsfield Golf Club and winner of the 2010 Nissan Open. He will be challenging players attending the Club de Golf St-Raphaël in Île Bizard as part of the “Challenge the Pro” contest. Will you be up to the challenge?
Reserve now!

 

08/04/2011
Campbell Canada Launches "Nourish" campaign to fight against hunger.

Campbell Canada contributes to food security by launching the new product “Nourish” and by making a donation of 100,000 Nourish products to Food Banks Canada. Nourish is a complete canned meal with a 24 month conservation period which does not require the addition of water, making it an ideal product for food banks and emergency situations. This product reflects the Campbell's mission Canada to prepare the best food possible. The company hopes, through its example, to encourage other companies to find a way to relieve hunger.

Join Campbell Canada’s Facebook page to learn more about this new product.

 

08/04/2011
H&R Block offers free tax preparation certificates for people in need!

The compagny H&R Block, which specializes in tax services, has generously offered 200 free income tax preparation certificates, worth $90 each. The certificates will be available for the beneficiaries of community organizations that Moisson Montéal supplies. Thanks to H&R Block for offering their services and expertise for tax returns to the people in need on the Island of Montreal!

 

08/04/2011
Bell provides a security system to Moisson Montréal!

The Bell company has donated a security system to Moisson Montreal, including planning and installation, for a total value of $78,000. Indeed, the largest food bank will have a camera system and magnetic access cards allowing a higher level and a better security management for the organization that collects and redistributes 7.7 million kg of foodstuff annually. The 107,000 square feet building welcomes over 3,000 visitors, volunteers and employees each year, in addition to the distribution of food to the 213 community organizations and the 17 other Moisson of the province who come to Moisson Montréal for supplies!

 

14/03/2011
Christmas Drive 2010: a value over $ 1 million!

Thank you all compagnies and individuals for your generous contribution to the Christmas Drive 2010. This year, 115 companies socially involved raised funds and non-perishable food in their organization for Moisson Montréal . This effort adds up to the generous donation received from Metro inc. and to the food drive during la grande guignolée des médias campaign and allowed Moisson Montreal to help more people in need during this difficult period of the year.

More than 15,400 Christmas baskets containing 25 items each were distributed to 113 community organizations supplied by Moisson Montreal and 32,200 Christmas meals were cooked. Thanks, namely, to the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation for the very generous donation of turkeys that made all thoses meals possible.

For a consecutive year, Moisson Montreal had to open its doors during the Holidays to distribute the equivalent of 6,000 grocery bags to respond the high demand for food aid.
In addition, 15,589 kg of fruits and vegetable were supplied the Regroupement des Magasins-Partage de l’île de Montréal to fill the 193 Magasins-Partage de Noël.

 

14/03/2011
METRO presents Moisson Montréal’s 9^th Annual Golf Classic

Join METRO on June 6th for Moisson Montréal’s 9^th Annual Golf Classic! The tournament will take place at Club de Golf St-Raphaël at l’ïle Bizarre under the honorary presidency Mr. Robert Sawyer, Executive Vice President and CEO METRO Inc.. For a second consecutive year, METRO Inc. sponsors this annual fundraising event for the cause of food security. Moisson Montréal wishes to acknowledge this precious commitment.

For more information, please visit Moisson Montréal ‘s website or contact Veronique Beaulac, Fundraising Coordinator at 514-344-4494.

 

14/03/2011
Moisson Montreal : 5 trucks have been the target of theft and vandalism

On the morning of March 8, Moisson Montreal found theft and vandalism on their 5 trucks used to collect and distribute food for the people in need on the island of Montreal. Damages are estimated at several thousand dollars and include 14 truck batteries, 3 truck steps, 9 propane tanks for lifts trucks and other construction material. A huge loss that hurts Moisson Montreal!

Moisson Montreal trucks have a major role in the organization to supply 7.7 million kg of food that are distributed annually by the agency. Covering over 99,000 km each year, the trucks make an average of 200 pickups per month to help 140,697 people in need.

 

 

15/02/2011
Thank you Walmart for a $25,000 Donation

Walmart is increasing involved with foodbanks across Canada. Now for the second consecutive year, the company has generously donated $25,000 to Moisson Montreal, a much needed major support for our massive operations. Walmart’s executive team for Eastern Canada met with Moisson Montreal in Pierrefonds during the team’s Christmas tour of Walmart stores throughout Quebec.

 

15/02/2011
Did you know that 13% of households helped by Moisson Montréal are working families?

Paul never thought he’d need help. Unbeknownst to his friends or family and only when all other resources were exhausted, Paul decided to seek help from a food bank.

The “It Can Happen to Anyone” campaign continues. To read Paul’s story and help more than 140,000 people get the food assistance they need each month, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15/02/2011
Fun and Funds for Moisson Montréal!

We wish to extend our thanks to Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) and to Montreal’s tech community for organizing events to benefit Moisson Montréal. The Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) bowled for the cause and raised $510 for Moisson Montréal!

 

Montreal’s tech community held a “technoël” party attended by more than 200 industry specialists. Instead of the standard entrance fee, guests were asked to make a donation to Moisson Montréal, which translated into $1,765 for the organization. The event’s organizer, Mr Olivier Cabanes, is planning a 2011 version of the event and the objective is to exceed the 2010 results. Stay tuned!

Moisson Montréal encourages groups and individuals to plan events that benefit its organization. These events are a great way to have fun while helping the community! To view all of Moisson Montréal’s photos taken during its various events, we invite you to join our community via Facebook.

 

 

 

17/01/2011
Moisson Montreal Gives Thanks for Media Support.

We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to members of the media, to both our old and new supporters, for helping Moisson Montreal spread word, your participation makes a real difference. Thanks to media collaboration and the various platforms provided, Moisson Montreal is able to pursue its mission and most importantly, to raise the population’s awareness about the needs of the community and about Montreal’s food banks. However, we extend a special thanks for helping us improve food security across the island of Montreal.

 

17/01/2011
Thank You Burovision for a Generous Gift of Comfort.

Thanks to Mr. Renzo Fraraccio, president of Burovision, our Moisson Montréal conference room is now equipped with twenty new office chairs. Volunteers and employees greatly appreciate this generous gift of comfortable seating!

 

 

17/01/2011
Drop-Off Donations!

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec, TCA Québec-Conseil québécois, CRE-O-PACK, Bell, Canadian Pacific employees, Cargill and Bentall Kennedey for dropping off your generous donations to the Moisson Montréal drop-site. Every dollar donated lets Moisson Montreal collect and redistribute $13.20 worth of food. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

13/12/2010
Generosity is the Main Course at Special Dinner for Volunteers and their Children

To stress the generosity and collaboration of its volunteers and employees, Moisson Montréal organized a special dinner and children’s Christmas party on Friday, December 3^rd. Thanks to the participation of very thoughtful partners; we were able to start the Holiday season with smiles and good cheer. We wish to send out a very warm thank you to Ma Maison Saint-Joseph Petites Sœurs des Pauvres for the delicious traditional buffet, to Belvédère Group for the numerous gifts and to Chocolat Vadeboncoeur for the Advent Calendars given to all the children. Your contribution helps nourish the holiday spirit at Moisson Montréal.

 

 

13/12/2010
2010 Hunger Count Montreal: 22% Rise in Demand

On November 16, both the media and community organizations gathered together at the Carrefour St-Eusèbe location, an organization providing meal services and social support to seniors, to illustrate the state of food assistance throughout the Island of Montreal during the presentation of the 2010 Hunger Count Montreal.

This year, a record number of 140,697 people required assistance each and every month from a food bank; this represents a 22% increase over last year or 25,230 more people than in 2009.

Among those helped, the number of children has jumped by 35% compared with 2009 and 13% of households assisted are low income working families. To read the highlights of the survey or to view complete results of this year’s Hunger Count Montreal, consult the following address: http://www.moissonmontreal.org/pdf/BilanFaim_2010.pdf

From left to right : Lynda Tremblay, Executive Director of the Carrefour St-Eusèbe, Zakary O. Rhissa, Director Community Liaison, Moisson Montréal and Danielle Blain, Director, Fundraising and Communications, Moisson Montréal.

 

13/12/2010
Thank You to UQAM Employees and students for their Gracious Gift of Time!

Nearly forty employees and students from UQAM’s School of Management including Dean Ginette Legault, generously volunteered one half day of their time to Moisson Montréal. Together they sorted through some 3,600 kg of non-perishable foods resulting in 1,800 kg of redistributed food, which means 1,500 needy people will benefit from a meal.

We wish to thank UQAM students and employees for their gracious gift of time and especially for their social contribution. To view testimonials from UQAM volunteers, we invite you to click on the following link: http://tv.uqam.ca/Default.aspx?v=52923&p=0 .
Thank you!

 

16/11/2010
Generous Contribution of $70,000 from Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu

The Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu graciously donated $70,000 to Moisson Montréal as part of the Christmas Food Drive; the funds will be used to buy Holiday turkeys. In 2009, thanks to Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu’s support and a donation in the form of turkeys from the Fédération des producteurs de volailles du Québec, Moisson Montréal purchased 3,500 turkeys and poultry complements, engouh to prepare 36,077 meals distributed throughout 165 community organizations as part of their Christmas festivities.

This year, the goal of the 2010 Christmas Campaign is to meet the Holiday needs of these organizations. Moisson Montréal would like to supply enough foodstuffs to prepare 40,000 Christmas meals in addition to 117,000 Christmas baskets, each containing 25 food items.

Thank you to Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu for their loyal and generous contributions that have helped nourish the Christmas spirit in all Montrealers!

 

 

16/11/2010
New Look for Good Food Box Trucks!

As part of the Good Food Box program, Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu in collaboration with an anonymous benefactor graciously donated two delivery trucks, 14 and 18 feet respectively. These new acquisitions will not go unnoticed as they travel through the streets of Montreal!

Thanks to Création Pulsion,a company specializing in creative ads and designs for corporate transportation, for its creative talents and know-how in the makeover of our trucks with amazing trompe l’œil imagery.

The Good Food Box program is a buying collective that purchases prime quality fruits and vegetables. This project is a practical and innovative alternative to food banks. By encouraging local production, the Good Food Box program focuses on the development of sustainable solutions, often representing the first step in attaining self-sufficiency for people in need.

 

 

16/11/2010
Bell Canada Entreprises Donates $60,000 to Upgrade Our IT System

Bell Canada Entreprises offered $60,000 to sponsor a portion of the cost of purchasing and installing a new communications system in Moisson Montréal’s offices and warehouse.

This upgrade, made possible by Bell Canada Entreprises, will provide better management tools that will help us continue the development of sustainable solutions to emergency food banks, to improve our programs of community assistance, integration and education, which promote the well-being, self-sufficiency and involvement of our community’s most disadvantaged population. Thank you!

 

 

13/10/2010
Green Shield Canada Donates $18,841

New to Montreal, the Green Shield Canada insurance company made its very first donation to Moisson Montréal in the very generous amount of $18,841. This significant initiative is a perfect example of how this company is committed to social responsibility and to its community. We thank Green Shield for its contribution to food security and wish to welcome it to our table!

Left to right: Danielle Blain, Director, Fundraising and Communications for Moisson Montréal and Claudine Ouellette, Account Manager with Green Shield Canada.

 

 

13/10/2010
80 Employees from Deloitte Donate One Day to Moisson Montréal

As part of the 2010 Impact Day, Deloitte employees volunteered one full day in support of a variety of local causes. In fact, on, 80 Deloitte employees spent the whole day of September 24 volunteering their time and energy to helping out in the Moisson Montréal warehouse! Whether they were sorting foodstuffs, painting or cleaning the warehouse, Deloitte volunteers joined forces for a common cause: Moisson Montréal. On behalf of all of us at Moisson Montréal, thank you for a great day!

 

 

13/10/2010
New Service Provided by Regroupement d’achat pour les organismes communautaires

On August 17, Moisson Montreal was introduced to a new service offering as part of the Regroupement d’achat des organismes communautaires (RAOC). This service offering as negotiated by a working committee made up of the Regroupement des magasins partages, the Comité des organismes sociaux de Saint-Laurent, the Corbeille Bordeaux-Cartierville, the PEYO and the Fruiterie Saint-Pierre with Mayrand, a food wholesaler, will provide a sustainable alternative solution to emergency food provisions offered by community organizations throughout the Island of Montreal.

Moisson Montréal intends to pursue the development and implement a complete system of group purchasing to benefit groups and community organizations working to expand food security and self-sufficiency in Monreal.

Top left to right: Daniel Desputo, Coordinator with Fruiterie Saint-Pierre, Laurent Cugno, Food Security Coordinator with La Corbeille Bordeaux-Cartierville, Zakary 0.Rhissa, Director, Community Liaison and BBBB with Moisson Montréal

Left to right : Guylaine Hébert, General Manager, Organisation des Jeunes de Parc-Extension, Sylvie Rochette, General Manager and Co-founder of Regroupement des Magasins-Partage de l’île de Montréal, Rachel Boisjoly, Assistant General Manager at Mayrand, Julie Morency, Sales Manager with Mayrand, Chantal Boies, Project Officer for the Comité des Organismes Sociaux de Saint-Laurent

 

15/09/2010
$30,000 from the EJLB Foundation

The EJLB Foundation has committed an amount of $30,000 to be paid over a two year period to Moisson Montréal. Thanks to this donation, Moisson Montréal will be able to redistribute approximately $465,000 worth of foodstuffs. Thank you EJLB Foundation for supporting Moisson Montréal in its endeavours with Montreal’s less fortunate.

 

 

15/09/2010
$200,000 from Municipal and Provincial Governments

Moisson Montréal has received an amount of $200,000 for 2010 as part of the Act to combat poverty and social exclusion. Thanks to this financing Ville de Montréal and the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité will enable Moisson Montréal to continue supporting its initiatives from its Development and supplies Departments to maintain and develop monetary and food contributions.

 

15/09/2010
A Hole in One for Moisson Montréal!

The 7^thAnnual Cargill Golf Tournament was held last August 26 at the Club de golf Islesmere golf course in Laval. And for the second consecutive year, the company decided to include various fundraising activities to benefit Moisson Montréal.

Thanks to this event and the generosity of its participants, Moisson Montréal received the sum of $2,900. Cargill and its subsidiary Horizon Milling will add to this donation for a total contribution of $8,700. We want to thank Cargill and all of the golf tournament participants for supporting Moisson Montréal, and a special thank you to its organizers, Guy Bédard,National Sales Manager for Horizon Milling, a division of Cargill Ltée and Louis Ayotte, Account Manager with Cargill Corn Milling.

Moisson Montréal wishes to call attention to Cargill’s generosity and loyalty, which represents a business model that is the embodiement of social accountability. Thank you for contributing to our wideranging food support chain.

From left to right : Véronique Beaulac, coordonnatrice des événements, Moisson Montréal, Guy Bédard, directeur national des ventes de Horizon Milling,une division de Cargill Ltée, Danielle Blain, directrice du financement et des communications, Moisson Montréal et Louis Ayotte, directeur de compte chez Corn Milling, une division de Cargill ltée.

 

 

 

18/08/2010
Fondation Jacques Francœur Donates $50,000

Thanks to Fondation Jacques Francœur’s generous financial contribution of $50,000, Moisson Montréal will be able to finance its acquisition of narrow aisle lift trucks required to maximize our work in the warehouse.

Following renovations to the building, Moisson Montréal will need several narrow aisle lift trucks to process its 9.6 million kg of foodstuffs it receives each year. We are thankful to Fondation Jacques Francœur for helping us improve our operations.

 

 

 

18/08/2010
Loblaw’s Issues a Cheque for $8,014

The Canada-wide food drive and fundraising campaign called “Juste un peu plus, ça aide” (Just a little bit more helps) in collaboration with Banques alimentaires Québec, Food Banks Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited donated $8,014 to Moisson Montréal; this amount will be used to buy foodstuffs. The March 18 to April 9, 2010 spring food drive and fundraiser was held in all corporate and franchised Loblaw stores and collected more than 272,000 kg of foodstuffs and a total amount of $385,000 throughout the country. Thank you to Loblaw Companies Limited for its generous contribution to food security.

 

 

18/08/2010
Moisson Montréal Welcomes 21 Students

This summer and for the second year in a row, Moisson Montréal was fortunate to have the help of some twenty students participating the provincial program: Valorisation Jeunesse – Place à la relève. This program, principally financed by the ministry of Immigration et des Communautés culturelles, gave 21 students, most of whom were cultural minorities and on the verge of graduating from high school, the opportunity to enjoy a challenging and instructive summer job and benefit from a structure that will develop their skill set and experience.

The students were first greeted with a day of orientation and information, training and observation sessions based on their personal interests and attended a lunch-seminar hosted by professionals from various fields of employment.

All of our personnel greatly appreciated the students’ dynamism, versatility, high spirits and efficiency. Their presence and motivation was proof positive that we can believe in the talent and involvement of our youth and believe in the future of our society. We wish to thank them for helping us with our ongoing mission here at Moisson Montréal: to ensure food security for all of Montreal’s population.

 

 

 

12/07/2010
8^th Annual Golf Classic: $190,000 Times Thank You

The 8^th Annual Moisson Montréal Golf Classic was held June 7 at the prestigious St-Raphaël Golf Club. And under the honorary presidency of Mr Robert Sawyer, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Metro inc, nearly 300 golf enthusiasts answered the call and contributed to the cause and helped the largest food bank in Canada. Clodine Desrochers, the organization’s spokesperson, was on site to support and encourage golfers throughout the day and hosted the evening’s event. Thanks to the support of several sponsors and partners such as Metro, Ogilvy Renault, la Société générale de financement du Québec, the National Bank, La Coop Fédérée, Phoenicia Products, le Groupe Savoie as well as Samson Bélair/Deloitte & Touche, Moisson Montréal collected $190,000.

Moisson Montréal wishes to thank the organizing committee, the team of volunteers – Bell Canada retirees, the professional auctioneer, Mr Armando Betti, and all of the partners who made this day a resounding success.

 

From left to right : Jim DiMenna de JD Marketing, Clodine Desrochers, marraine de Moisson Montréal, Robert Sawyer, président d’honneur de l’événement et vice-président exécutif et chef de l’exploitation de Metro inc., Christian Bourbonnière, coprésident d’honneur de l’événement et vice-président principal – Québec de Metro inc.  ainsi que Alain Routhier de Courchesne Larose.

 

 

 

From left to right : France Joyal, présidente du comité et directrice – Suivis des investissements de la Société générale de financement, Christian Bourbonnière, coprésident d’honneur de l’événement et vice-président principal – Québec de Metro inc., Johanne Théroux, directrice générale de Moisson Montréal, Clodine Desrochers, marraine de Moisson Montréal, Christian Lamarre, président du CA de Moisson Montréal, coprésident du comité et vice-président – conseiller en placements de la Financière Banque Nationale ainsi que Robert Sawyer, président d’honneur de l’événement et vice-président exécutif et chef de l’exploitation de Metro inc.

 

 

12/07/2010
Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu Donate $125,000
It is with deep gratitude that we accept a generous donation in the amount of $125,000 from the Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu, a loyal and vital partner of Moisson Montréal in its pursuit of its mission.

Major partners such as Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu understand the reality of people who regularly experience and live with hunger and poverty. Thanks to their commitment, Moisson Montréal has become one of the key players in the battle for greater food security for at-risk populations living on the island of Montreal by ensuring emergency food services and fostering the development of sustainable solutions to poverty related issues.

The generous contribution provided by the Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu will be devoted to supporting regular operations, the Good Food Box program and will contribute to the purchase of two refrigerated truck.

 

 

12/07/2010
Thank you to all Telus employees and their families

Saturday, May 29, Telus employees gave up their personal time to lend a hand to the Moisson Montréal team. It was early in the morning when young and not-so-young gathered together to join forces and voluntarily give of their time and effort to contribute to improving food security for thousands of Montrealers currently in need. On behalf of everyone on the Moisson Montréal team, we wish to thank the fifty or so volunteers who stood beside us and helped sort foodstuffs with enthusiasm, thus creating a general atmosphere of cheerfulness and generosity. We thank them for adopting the values that are so dear to us at Moisson Montréal: mutual help, fairness, commitment, integrity and respect.

 

 

15/06/2010
Catelli helps Banques alimentaires Québec through a "Virtual Spaghetti Supper"

To mark Hunger Awareness Day, taking place across Canada on June 1., Catelli launched the first edition of the “Virtual Spaghetti Supper”. Catelli invited all Quebec families to have a spaghetti super and share their pictures of the event online. Each pasta box purchased for the occasion will help a family in need. The goal of Hunger Awareness Day is to aid food banks and their users. The chief aim of this initiative was to raise Canadians’ awareness about hunger problems in their own country. Grocery store chains such as Métro, Super C and IGA partnered with Banques alimentaires Québec for the event.

Proceeds from the “Virtual Spaghetti Supper” will be added to the 2010 annual campaign donations doled out to Quebec families struggling with poverty. This program was created in 2007 by Catelli. For a fourth year in a row, Catelli’s commitment was very significant, working out to a 500,000-portion donation this year.

The “Virtual Spaghetti Supper” is part of the Nourrir l'espoir campaign that includes weekly draws. From May 6 to June 2, 2010, customers of participating grocery stores can enter themselves in a contest featuring a prize of a $250 grocery store gift voucher. Local food banks were given the same amount.

In this photo: Alain Gagnon, Catelli; Johanne Théroux, Moisson Montréal ; and Richard Décarie, Banques alimentaires Québec.

 

15/06/2010
Sodexo partners with Moisson Montréal to help disadvantaged kids

For a 10^th consecutive year, Sodexo, in partnership with Moisson Montréal, will offer lunches to more than 700 underprivileged young Montrealers ages 4 to12.

Through the Alimenter le futur program, the company will offer free lunches for an 8-week period to several summer camps managed by community organizations supplied year-round by Moisson Montréal.

Isabelle Huot, a well-known dietitian, volunteers to create healthy menus for over 30,000 meals prepared free of charge by Sodexo employees and Moisson Montréal every day.

Thanks to foodstuff contributions from food industry partners, Sodexo has offered 200,000 lunches since the program began in 2000.

par Ginette Poulin
Hôtels Restaurants & Institutions Revue web
http://www.hrimag.com/spip.php?article4838

 

 

15/06/2010
Seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for Banques alimentaires Québec

In an idle period for food aid, the president of Fondation Nourrir l’espoir, Jean-François Denis, collected almost $20,000 for Banques alimentaires Québec by running seven marathons in one week! The initiator of the first edition of Courons pour nourrir l’espoir completed his itinerary in Montreal on April 29, after running nearly 280 kilometres between Montreal from Québec City. All the donations he collected will help Banques alimentaires Québec stock their shelves this spring. Despite an injury, Mr Denis strapped on his running shoes everyvday, thinking of the underprivileged individuals who rely on the help of food banks each year. “I hope more people will join me next year next!” he exclaims. (Journal de Montréal, 2010-05-01 adaptation).

 

 

26/05/2010
1 870 000 pasta portions

Thanks to Catelli, over 500 000 pasta portions have been offered, this spring, to thousands of families all over Québec. The partnership with Québec Food Banks totals 1 870 000 portions since 2007.

During the remittance : Alain Gagnon, Catelli, Johanne Théroux, Moisson Montréal and Richard Décarie, Québec Food Banks.

 

 

 

19/05/2010
Cargill Golf Tournament to Benefit Moisson Montréal: an example to follow

For the second year in a row, Cargill Ltd will be hosting its second annual Golf Tournament to benefit Moisson Montréal on August 26. Last year, the event raised $3,502. Moisson Montréal appreciates and respects any private enterprise willing to organize a fundraising event to support the causes it holds dear and thus make a difference in its respective communitity.

 

 

19/05/2010
GE Capital: The True Art of Giving!

GE Capital recently participated in a Can Do contest that took place at its numerous offices across North America. This activity consisted of building a sculpture out of non-perishable goods, along the themes of health, environment or a choice of local, regional or national topic.  As you can see, the employees at GE Capital's head office in Montreal chose to re-create the Vancouver 2010 Olympics totem pole logo with foodstuff they donated to Moisson Montreal. GE Capital invites other companies to follow their initiative by putting their creativity to the benefit of food banks.

GE Capital’s team in Montreal.
From left to right - Jamal Kemal, François Boudreau, Phil Choe, Rasmi Sareen, Sophie Brosseau, Johanne Théroux (Executive Director - Moisson Montréal), Guy Gauthier and Elina Khulnavong - Absent: Dina Assalone, Miriane Meloche and Aleksandar Aleksiev.

 

 

 

 

 

19/05/2010
Moisson Montréal Can Count on CAW Generosity

CAW-QUÉBEC strongly supports community groups in defending women, First Nations people, immigrants, and those in need, both here and internationally. Despite harsh economic conditions, the largest private sector union in the country generously donated $5,000 to Moisson Montréal. The national auto, aerospace, transport and other workers union in Canada represents some 225,000 men and women, 20,000 of whom work in Québec, CAW members work in aerospace, mining, fishing, auto and specialty vehicle assembly, auto parts, hotels, airlines, rail, education, hospitality, retail, road transportation, health care, manufacturing, shipbuilding and other sectors of the economy.

Sylvain Martin handed a $5,000 cheque to Johanne Théroux, Executive Director of Moisson Montréal, to help and support the most disadvantaged among us.

 

 

14/04/2010
Meet the Groups of Volunteers who Give a Helping Hand Each and Every Day

Groups from all sectors of activities give freely of their time to Moisson Montreal to help us reach a common goal: to make sure foodstuffs are adequately processed and distributed to the 211 organizations we serve all year long.

The following is a list of organizations, in alphabetical order, of schools and businesses who lent us a helping hand over the past year.

Accueil Bonneau Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments Air Canada Air Miles Alternative Suspension Arrondissement de LaSalle Arrondissement de Verdun Auberge du cœur le Tournant Auberge Madeleine AXA Bombardier Bristol-Myers-squibb Caisse Desjardins Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Carrefour populaire Saint-Michel CASAM CC Saint-Roch Centre Bon Courage Centre Communautaire La partience Centre communautaire La Patience Centre Communautaire Multi-Ethnique Centre d’hébergement l’Entre-toi Centre de Formation Professionnel de l’Ouest de l’île Centre soutien jeunesse Centre-Sud / Plateau Mont-Royal / Mile-End/ Cirque du Soleil Club garçons et filles COCLA Collège Rachel Communauté Ismaili Compagnie d’assurance XL Cuisines collectives Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Darrow School Deloitte Dopamine École Jean XX111 École le Grand chemin École Secondaire St-Laurent École Secondaires des Sources École Vanguard Écolot Boulot Église de Dieu du Mont Sinaï Eli lilly Canada Escale Notre-Dame Espace Jeunesse Fond de dépannage Forces armée canadienne

Groupe santé Medisys Groupe UQAM HSBC Ivanhoe Cambridge Jassen-Ortho Jonview Canada Katimavik KPMG Kraft L’Antheus imagerie médicale L’auberge Communautaire La corbeille La maisonnée La Ronde Lundbeck Magasins-Partage Maison de l’escale Maison Tangente Mire Mission catholique Espagnole Montreal City West Baptist Church Morgan Stanley Myriam de la miséricorde Novartis Paladin Palais des congrès de Montréal Place Vermeil Price Wather House Cooper Professional Convention Management Association Qualité étudiants Quintiles Resto Plateau Rogers RSM Ritcher Sac à dos Saint-Jacques ValléeYoung et Rubican Snac Solabs TD assurance Telus Ubisoft Union United Church Vanier College VIA Rail Weast coast connection West Island College Wyeth

 

14/04/2010
Clodine Desrochers to Attend Moisson Montréal’s 8^th Annual Golf Classic

La 8^e Classique de golf de Moisson Montréal, organisée sous la présidence d’honneur de M. Robert Sawyer, vice-président exécutif et chef de l’exploitation de Metro inc., aura lieu le lundi 7 juin 2010 au Club de golf Saint-Raphaël situé à l’Île-Bizard.

Plus de 270 joueurs issus de la communauté d’affaires de Montréal se partageront les deux terrains du prestigieux club de golf afin d’amasser des fonds pour l’organisme. La journée se terminera par une soirée gastronomique qui sera animée par la marraine de Moisson Montréal, Clodine Desrochers. C’est une heureuse façon de prendre « par » à la grande table de l’entraide et du partage !

To play in this tournament or to become a sponsor, please contact:

Véronique Beaulac
Event Coordinator
514 344-4494, poste 237
vbeaulac@moissonmontreal.org

The following French documents describe this fundraising event, its sponsorship program as well as a registration form.

Annual Golf Classic Program
Sponsorship Program
2010 Registration Form

 

14/04/2010
Guy Lafleur Fly Fishing to Raise Funds for Moisson Montréal

Guy Lafleur, former NHL player with the Montreal Canadiens and owner of Restaurant Bleu Blanc Rouge, will be taking part in the 2010 VIP Fishing event hosted by Moisson Montréal. This fishing event will take place May 27 to 30, at Némiskau, a private outfitter located in Haute Mauricie, in La Tuque.

Montreal’s business community is invited to participate in the great weekend of activities organized under the honorary presidency of Jocelyn Hogue, Vice President and General Manger of Toitures Hogue inc. Some 50 fishermen and fisherwomen will be sharing Lac Quebec and Lac Pal seeking to hook the biggest catch of the region. Gourmet dinners, entertainment, contests, impressive gifts and outdoor lunch await participants throughout the event. You may be a fervent trout fisherman or fisherwoman who enjoys the great outdoors or you may simply be interested in discovering what makes fishing fun, either way, you’re invited to join us for a weekend event that combines fishing and fundraising!
 

To take part in this unique event, please contact:  

Véronique  Beaulac                
Event Coordinator
514 344-4494, ext. 237                           
vbeaulac@moissonmontreal.org

The following French documents describe this fundraising event and including a sponsorship program and registration form.
VIP Fishing 2010 Program
Registration form

 

 

17/03/2010
Thanks to you: a Holiday fund-raising campaign worth $850 000!

The 2009 Holiday campaign was almost a failure! Thanks to the support of the media and the hard work of the supply team, the extraordinary last-ditch efforts at fund-raising enabled us to meet the demand.

Results: 15 691 baskets, 36 077 meals, fresh fruit and vegetables for the Magasins Partage and emergency assistance for 4 days during the Holidays for the first time this year. The total value of the campaign was more than $850 000 thanks to all of you who believe in the cause of food security for the residents of the island of Montreal and their children.

 

 

17/03/2010
$65 000 from L’Œuvre Léger right after the Holidays

It is with pleasure that Moisson Montreal counts L’Œuvre Léger among its donors. Among other causes it supports, L’Œuvre Léger in Quebec contributes to the fight against hunger and poverty by encouraging the autonomy of those in need. This year, L’Œuvre Léger supports Moisson Montreal's mission by allocating $25 000 to the Good Food Box program and $40 000 towards buying foodstuffs for food agencies in the Montreal area. Sensitive to the reality of those most vulnerable following the Holidays, L’Œuvre Léger responds to the ongoing needs of 115 000 people who require food assistance every month in Montreal.

From left to right, Mrs. Marcelle Gravel, L’Œuvre Léger employee, Mr. Stéphane Febbrari, Program Manager for Quebec at L’Œuvre Léger, Mrs. Johanne Théroux, General Director at Moisson Montreal, Mrs. Suzanne de Grandpré, member of the granting committee at L’Œuvre Léger, Mrs Louise Diotte, L’Œuvre Léger employee and Mr. Zakary Rhissa, Director of Agency Relations at Moisson Montréal.

 

 

17/03/2010
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation: $150 000 in 2009

The J. Armand Bombardier Foundation contributes to achieving social responsibility on behalf of the Bombardier Company, which gives the Foundation a percentage of its profits. Throughout its history, the Foundation donated more than $93 million in order to participate in the well-being of the communities around it. Partner to Moisson Montreal since 1985, the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation supported in 2009 the operations of the food bank by means of a very generous donation of $150 000.

 

From left to right, Mrs. Johanne Théroux, General Director at Moisson Montréal is accompanied by Mrs. Lyne Lavoie, General Director at J. Armand Bombardier Foundation.

 

17/02/2010
IGA-Sobeys merchants got involved
$7700 worth of foodstuffs.

IGA-Sobey’s merchants answered our call by donating $4200 worth of foodstuffs along with purchase coupons worth $3500 for Moisson Montreal’s Christmas Campaign.

In the usual order: Noël Morin, assistant director of Marché alimentation Thibeault, Claude Maynard, supply manager for Moisson Montréal, Ferdinand Minga, supply director for Moisson Montréal and Michel Hamel, director of Marché d’alimentation IGA Thibeault.

 

 

17/02/2010
A fully-loaded van from Kruger
A 53-foot long surprise!

Mr. Alain Mac Donald, Superintendent of Logistics at Kruger Products LTD, himself, delivered a 53-foot trailer full of household paper products such as toilet paper, tissues, paper towels and napkins. Just three days before Christmas, this donation to 18 food banks in Québec was welcomed by Johanne Théroux, Executive Director of Moisson Montreal.

 

 

 

17/02/2010
Canadian Pacific : a little goes a long way
$4645 for a fifth donation.

There are no small donations, just a large chain of solidarity; this is what the Montreal employees of Canadian Pacific proved once again this year by giving Moisson Montreal a check for $4645 for its Holiday drive. For the past five years, this annual initiative by CP employees represents more than $20 000 which were given to our food bank.

 

 

In the usual order: Guy Meunier, CP employee in Mechanical Services, Ferdinand Minga, Director of Supply at Moisson Montreal, Denis Larue, CP Health and Safety Coordinator, Johanne Théroux, Executive Director of Moisson Montreal, Robert Gratton and Christopher Goedike, CP employees in Mechanical Services.

 

 

13/01/2010
"Grande Guignolée des Medias" and the Christmas Bee
Montrealers donated $380 442 and 2 350 grocery bags.

Through the multiple voices and faces of the media, the "Grande Guignolée" gives voice and face to three organizations which support more than a half-million people living in poverty in Montreal. Through the years, this event has become the cornerstone of our Christmas campaign and is perfect example of the solidarity that is necessary every day at Moisson Montreal to achieve our mission. The "Grande Guignolée" and the following Christmas Bee allow people to participate in the great chain of sharing and bring people closer together around the table. We extend our sincere thanks to the partners, collaborators, spokespersons, volunteers and donors who participated in these events. A final, detailed report of the "Grande Guignolée" will be communicated during the month of February.

Participants of the Christmas Bee, from left to right, Alan de Sousa, Vice-President of the City of Montreal Executive Committee and Mayor of the St-Laurent borough, the Honourable Stéphane Dion, federal Member of Parliament for St-Laurent-Cartierville, Christian Lamarre, President of the Board of Directors at Moisson Montreal, Guy Lafleur, Clodine Desrochers, Johanne Théroux, Executive Director at Moisson Montreal and Sylvie Forget, political attaché to Jacques Dupuis, Member of Parliament for St-Laurent and Minister of Public Security.

 

13/01/2010
Fundraiser and party on rails
The CP Holiday Train collected $2 657 and 112 grocery bags on the island of Montreal.

Close to 1 800 people participated in the magical celebrations of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train which stopped at the Old Port of Montreal and the Beaconsfield station last November 28^th and 29^th. The train, adorned with lights, converted into a stage presenting musical performances while hot chocolate was served. Food and money donations were collected for Moisson Montreal. Thanks to the CP, the Holiday Train helped collect four million dollars and 900 000 kilograms of food for local food banks in the last ten years. Thanks to everyone and see you next year!

 

13/01/2010
Elected officials heard our plea
$287 500 in emergency funds were given to Moisson Montreal

wo weeks before Christmas, the provincial and municipal governments answered our plea for help and announced emergency donations to food assistance organizations. Hence, last December 13^th, Québec gave $250 000 in assistance to food banks in the province. This donation came from discretionary funds of all provincial ministers, through the initiative of Lise Thériault, Minister for Social Services. Of this amount, $87 500 will be given to Moisson Montreal. For its part, on December 14^th, the City of Montreal planned to submit a proclamation aimed at granting $500 000 in assistance to seven community agencies working for food security. These funds were taken from the Emergency Fund for the fight against poverty and social exclusion. Moisson Montreal should receive a share in the amount of $200 000. These donations could not have arrived at a better time and promote discussion to address the chronic under-funding of the largest food bank in the country.

 

16/12/2009
Clodine Desrochers becomes Moisson Montreal's godmother

Television host Clodine Desrochers became Moisson Montreal's godmother after the call for solidarity sent out by the organization on November 12^th when the results of the 2009 Hunger Count were made public. "I consider myself to be a privileged person." states Mrs. Desrochers. "I enjoy the privilege, as most of us do, of having a table full of food throughout the year and particularly so during the Holiday season. Knowing that thousands of people and thousands of children go hungry in Montreal saddens and worries me enormously. I invite everyone to give to Moisson Montreal because now, more than ever, food banks need our help." Mrs. Desrochers participated in the Holiday Sorting and will take part in different Moisson Montreal events throughout the year. Welcome to our table!

 

16/12/2009
Hunger Count 2009, when urgency become permanency

Last November 12^th, Moisson Montreal received the media at "Information Alimentaire Populaire Centre-Sud", one of the 211 regular organizations that it serves, in order to present the results of Hunger Count 2009. This report, compiled every year by Food Banks Canada, paints the picture of poverty and the use of food banks in the country.

The statistics show that the number of Montrealers who needed food assistance was on the rise in 2009. An alarming fact is that permanent recourse (three or four times per month) to emergency food assistance increased by 32% and the proportion of recipients with insufficient employment revenue has literally exploded by 78% compared to last year.

Among the groups who were the most affected in 2009, one notes that double the number of the elderly use food banks and that children represent a third of the people served. The proportion of children whose nutrition depends directly on food assistance in Montreal increased by almost 10% this year.

http://www.moissonmontreal.org/pdf/bilanfaim2009.pdf (*French version only)

 

16/12/2009
$5000 and 1000 kg on the right TRAC!

The Montreal "Table régionale d’action et de concertation" (TRAC), affiliated with the "Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec" chose Moisson Montreal as its first social and community action with the goal, most notably, of fighting for a greater social justice and ensuring respect of the rights of the underprivileged and of women in our community. TRAC –Montreal organized a large-scale fund-raiser and food drive among its 18 000 members in more than 170 establishments under the theme of "Give in abundance!". A cheque for $5000 was given to Moisson Montreal as well as more than 1000 kg of foodstuffs. Thank you to the nurses, auxiliary nurses, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, child care workers and babysitters for their generous participation!

 

08/12/2009
Moisson Montreal needs donations to make 15 000 Holiday baskets.

Moisson Montreal is currently conducting its Holiday campaign. We must respond to the food needs of community agencies to make 15 000 Holiday baskets and 30 000 Holiday meals. This year, unfortunately, food donations to Moisson Montreal have decreased by 21% despite an increase in demand. Considering the current economic difficulties, hunger remains a very real problem and food banks need our help more than ever.

This year, we are sending out a call to everyone. Suppliers, groups of colleagues, family and friends: we are calling upon you all to aid Moisson Montreal by organizing a non-perishable food drive or by taking up a collection of money to buy food. The following 25 items are necessary to make the Holiday baskets :

1. Rice
2. Pasta
3. Flour
4. Classic breakfast cereal
5. Breakfast cereal for kids
6. Canned fruit
7. Oils
8. Powdered milk
9. Evaporated milk
10. Peanut butter
11. Baby food
12. Canned legumes
13. Canned vegetables
14. Various soups
15. Pasta sauces with and without meat
16. Various vegetable soups
17. Canned sardines
18. Canned tuna
19. Canned corned beef
20. Canned meat pâtés
21. Canned ham and chicken
22. Various cookies
23. Fruit juices
24. Vegetable juices
25. Various jams and jellies

You want to help Moisson Montreal and participate in the Holiday food drive?
Simply complete the attached form and send it back to us for help with your efforts. In the name of the 115 000 Montrealers who will benefit from your generous support: Thank you!

Project Proposal Form

 

12/11/2009
Montreal: a 32 % increase in the use of food bank programs as a permanent solution

Montreal, November 12^th 2009 — For more than 18 300 Montrealers, the need to turn to community organisations for emergency food supplies is becoming a permanent solution. According to the Hunger Count 2009 Report unveiled by Moisson Montreal today, this represents a 32 % increase in visits to food counters compared to last year. Johanne Théroux, Executive Director of Canada’s largest food bank, has painted an alarming portrait of poverty in Montreal in a context where food product donations upon which the organisation is dependent are on the decline. Among those most greatly affected are the elderly, children and single-income workers. For many Montrealers, depending on community support to fill kitchen cupboards is no longer an emergency measure, but a permanent one.

Press release

Hunger Count 2009 (*French version only)

 

11/11/2009
Invitation to the Non-Dinner!

The Holiday season is fast approaching! For many, this time is one of joy and celebration. However, for numerous families, this time is one of extra burdens. Thankfully, there are organizations that play an important part in easing these burdens; Moisson Montreal for example.

In order to help us realize our mission, it is with pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 2009 Non-Dinner. The Non-Dinner is a symbolic Holiday meal. Without even leaving the comfort of your home and without the needless expenses a benefit dinner would entail, you can help Moisson Montreal better respond to the food needs of a large number of underprivileged people in the metropolitan area. By accepting our invitation, you are contributing to the grand chain of food support for which Moisson Montreal is an indispensable link. By participating in Moisson Montreal's Non-Dinner, you will nourish more than the Holiday spirit... Spread the invitation to all your family and friends!

To participate, please call 514 344-4494 or visit our Web site www.moissonmontreal.org/non-dinner.html

 

11/11/2009
Deloitte created "Quite an Impact"at Moisson Montreal

On September 26^th, close to 120 volunteer employees of Deloitte and members of their families chose to donate their time to Moisson Montreal for Impact Day 2009. Each year, personnel from every Deloitte office in Canada devote one day to volunteering to help contribute to the well-being of the communities that they live in and serve.

Of these, more than 70 volunteers picked apples for Moisson Montreal.
At the same time, 50 other volunteers participated in `the processing operations of the foodstuffs in our warehouse.

The results were more than satisfactory. The volunteers from Deloitte had quite an Impact on our organization and the entire Moisson Montreal team comes together in thanking them all.

 

11/11/2009
2009 "Grande guignolée des médias" Holiday Food Drive

Once again this year, Moisson Montreal will be one of the organizations benefiting from the Grande guignolée des médias which will be held on Thursday December 10th. This event raises awareness in the general population that sharing is a fundamental value in our community.

The volunteer-friends will be waiting for your numerous donations throughout the day, donations which will be shared equally among Moisson Montreal, Sun Youth and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. This year is a difficult one due to economic conditions. These conditions, which have destabilized quite a few people and families, have made the requests for help particularly numerous. We are counting on your generosity.

Following that, on December 12^th, will be held the day for sorting all the foodstuffs collected during the Grande Guignolée in Moisson Montreal's warehouse.

For a list of drop-off points, please consult the Grande Guignolée official Web site : www.lagrandeguignoleedesmedias.com

N.B. : the drop-off points will be announced on November 30^th.

 

23/10/2009
Advisory: frauders target Moisson Montreal

Moisson Montreal is the target of frauders operating in the Rosemont-Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal. At least one individual going door-to-door to potential donors seems to be conducting unauthorized and fraudulent solicitation activities. Montrealers are advised that Moisson Montreal does not conduct door-to-door fundraising drives and that no individual or organisation has been mandated to conduct a program of this nature on its behalf. We are publishing this advisory in order to sensitize our donors and the public and in the hopes of sparing them this fraud.

If you believe you have been contacted by a person with fraudulent intent and that this person claims to represent Moisson Montreal, we would invite you to contact us. You may also contact neighbourhood police.

Please visit http://www.moissonmontreal.org/en/october2009.html for further details.

 

14/10/2009
Cargill Golf Tournament for Moisson Montreal

Last August 27^th, the Cargill company organized it's golf tournament at the Islesmeres Golf Club in Laval, whose profits went to Moisson Montreal. It was a great opportunity to meet some partners already associate with Moisson Montreal, and to let them know our recognition.

The entire Moisson Montreal team comes together in thanking Mr. Guy Bédard and Mr. Louis Ayotte from Cargill for their initiative. These men approached Moisson Montreal in order to raise awareness among their employees concerning the services offered by Moisson Montreal to those in need. The event raised $3500.

Our most sincere thanks to all for your participation!

 

14/10/2009
Donate Your Time campaign results

In June, Moisson Montreal relaunched the Donate Your Time campaign, with the objective of raising 5000 volunteer hours, over and above the regular hours needed, to respond to the needs of the summer season. Moisson Montreal called upon companies, families and different groups. The bold objective was almost attained, with more than 4475 complementary volunteer hours raised; a satisfying result considering these were hours raised in addition to the hours already accounted for. Moisson Montreal thanks each and every person who donated their time this summer in order to help us fulfil our mission. We know your time is very precious and we truly appreciate your contribution. Talk to your friends and family; see you next year!

 

14/10/2009
The Give in Abundance collection: a wonderful initiative!

Next October 18^th to 31^st, a huge collection of foodstuffs and money has been organized by the "Table régionale d’action et concertation de Montréal" (Regional Community Action and Consultation Council – Montreal) (TRAC-Montreal). Everything has been planned in collaboration with the "La Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec" (Quebec Federation of Interprofessional Health Workers) (FIQ). Boxes and coin banks have been sent to hospitals, CLSCs, CHSLDs, Youth Protective Service centres, private establishments under agreement and rehabilitation centres. All benefits from this collection will be given to Moisson Montreal and will serve in producing food baskets which will be distributed to families in need on the island of Montreal during the 2009 Holiday period.

TRAC-Montreal has chosen Moisson Montreal to begin its first social and community action with the goal of fighting for greater social justice and ensuring that the rights of the impoverished in our community as well as women's rights are respected. TRAC-Montreal represents more than 18 000 member nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists and perfusionists working in more than 170 different establishments on the island of Montreal.

Moisson Montreal thanks them all for this initiative which will benefit numerous families.

 

16/09/2009
Happy children throughout the summer

It's back-to-school and summer camps are over for this year. Hence, the ninth edition of the Feed the Future project came to a close last August 21st. Sodexo, in collaboration with Moisson Montreal, distributed 30 000 lunchs to children aged 4 to 12 years who participated in summer camps. The agencies served by Moisson Montreal who organized a camp were given free lunchs throughout the entire summer. In addition, these children from underprivileged areas participated in workshops concerning the basics of healthy nutrition given by the spokesperson for Feed the Future, Isabelle Huot, a nutritionist. Feed the Future was, again this year, a resounding success!

 

16/09/2009
Centraide, an essential partner for Moisson Montreal's success

For 20 years now, Moisson Montreal has been privileged to receive assistance from Centraide. Without this immeasurable and essential help, Moisson Montreal would not have such the well-established and efficient mutual assistance network that it now does. In 2009-2010, 42.9 million dollars were allocated by Centraide to 359 organizations and community projects in order to fight against poverty and exclusion in the Greater Montreal area. These agencies aid and comfort more than 500 000 vulnerable people every day on the island of Montreal, in Laval and on the South Shore. On top of providing recurring support to Moisson Montreal, Centraide also chooses to support the Good Food Box program as part of its food security component. In 2009-2010, its investment amounts to $97 000 for this project alone. Through this commitment, Centraide and Moisson Montreal aim at improving food security in the Greater Montreal area, where 400 000 people go hungry. Thank you Centraide for your support!

For more information about Centraide, please visit www.centraide-mtl.org

 

16/09/2009
Welcome help

The City of Montreal, in association with the "Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité Sociale", recently approved the allocation of emergency funds to Moisson Montreal. They launched a project aimed at social development and the fight against poverty and social exclusion for 2009-2011. Moisson Montreal's mission is to fight against the problems relating to poverty, social exclusion and vulnerable situations on behalf of individuals and families. Moisson Montreal also promotes quality of life and protection of the urban environment; it is therefore the ideal beneficiairy. Furthermore, considering the current economic context, the requests for assistance are ever-growing. It is, therefore, a helping hand at just the right time!

12/08/2009
Kraft Hunger Challenge

For the past few years, Kraft Canada has launched the Kraft Hunger Challenge in order to help families in need. Last June, the company challenged agrifood businesses. For each donation to local food banks, Moisson Montreal among them, Kraft Canada doubled the donated amount. This campaign will allow food banks across Canada to increase their food purchases. In Montreal, 113 000 people (36 000 of them children) will be able to take advantage of this generosity. Thanks to this endeavour, Moisson Montreal has received more than 2000 dollars this year. The entire team wishes to thank Kraft Canada for this wonderful initiative, upon which we can count, year after year!

 

12/08/2009
A lasting partnership which does a lot of good!

For the past few years, "Banques alimentaires Québec" (Food Banks of Quebec) were able to come to an agreement with the "Fédération des producteurs laitiers du Québec". In fact, the "Fédération" offers raw milk to food banks which several milk transformers, like Agropur (Natrel), Parmalat and Saputo transform free of charge. Therefore, food banks, Moisson Montreal among them, benefit from this great opportunity and receive milk, butter, yoghurt and cheese. Thanks to this donation, Moisson Montreal receives more than 120 000 litres of milk and more than 9 thousand kilograms of cheese from Saputo every year. Since these products are difficult to obtain, this agreement is most welcome. For this reason, the Moisson Montreal team wishes, once again, to draw attention to this gracious donation in order to thank all the donors.

 

12/08/2009
Loblaw Campaign

Moisson Montreal wishes to thank Loblaw and member stores (Provigo, Maxi and Maxi et compagnie) for it's Give a little, help a lot campaign. Twice a year, at Christmas and Easter, Loblaw Companies Limited organizes the largest Canadian food collection campaign ever, for the benefit of food banks! In Montreal, 51 stores participate and are partners of Moisson Montreal. Their support comes in the form of donations of food and money.

During these two periods of the year, clients are invited to buy sought-after items or to donate directly at the register. Food is collected in boxes at every store as well. Moisson Montreal wishes to thank all the volunteers who collaborate during this campaign and who, ipso facto, raise awareness to our cause in clients. Thanks are also extended to all the Loblaw Companies Limited stores.

 

15/07/2009
An unprecedented success for the 7^th annual Golf Classic!

On June 8^th, Moisson Montreal's 7^th annual Golf Classic collected $205 000.

Once again, this year's tournament took place at the St-Raphaël Golf Club and gathered together more than 300 people! Under the honorary presidency of Mr. Luc Paiement, Executive Vice-President (Wealth Management) and co-President and co-CEO, National Bank Financial, the event was a huge success!

The profits from this event will allow Moisson Montreal to pursue it's humanitarian missions, those of ensuring an optimal food supply to the community agencies who serve those in need on the island of Montreal and of participating in the development of sustainable solutions promoting food security. This enjoyable day ended with an excellent meal during which the players were invited to participate in an auction.

Thank you to the sponsors: National Bank Financial, Bell, Fraser Milner Casgrain, Air Canada, Groupe Jean Coutu and the "Société générale de financement du Québec".

 

15/07/2009
Feed the Future, a project with a future!

In Montreal, children living in disadvantaged areas generally receive food support at their schools. But what about the summer?

Sodexho and Moisson Montreal have been attempting to prolong this assistance during the summer season for the past few years. From June 29 to August 21, Feed the Future activities are held. All summer, these two partners supply lunches to children at their day camps.

This year, 30 more children will receive this gift. In total, this represents the production of approximately 800 meals, 2 to 3 times a week. It must be noted that the Old Brewery Mission is involved in this project. They organize transportation for the meals to the camps. Once again, Isabelle Huot has accepted to be the spokesperson for the project.

On August 6^th, a grand barbecue for Children's Day will be held at the Jean-Claude Malépart Centre in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve for all these groups. Several activities will be organized.

Moisson Montreal takes the health of children to heart!

 

15/07/2009
Spread the Feeling, a Kraft Canada project

In the month of May, Kraft Canada launched it's Spread the Feeling campaign to support food banks, Moisson Montreal among them. Creamy and Crunchy peanut butter bears offered free bear hugs to Atwater Market patrons. For every bear hug, a 500g jar of peanut butter was donated to Moisson Montreal. 10 000 jars were given.

The summer months are difficult at Moisson Montreal since it's supply of foodstuffs is considerably lower while many Montrealers are away on vacation. This is an fantastic donation from Kraft Canada since peanut butter is one the most sought-after foodstuffs by food banks. It is a source of nutrients essential to adults and children who are unable to follow a balanced diet.

Thank you very much Kraft Canada, for this wonderful initiative!

 

10/06/2009
Launch of Moisson Montreal's Ambassadors Club!

On April 29^th, Moisson Montreal invited all former members of the Board of Directors and previous Directors for cocktails during happy hour. This event launched Moisson Montreal's Ambassadors Club. Many were on hand for amusing anecdotes and fond memories and to watch a slide presentation of the best moments chosen from past years. Mr. Christian Lamarre, current President of the Board of Directors, addressed the guests and took advantage of the opportunity to draw attention to the 25^th year of the organization. It was a magnificent opportunity to highlight all the hard work and effort that these people put in, efforts which were key to developing Moisson Montreal into what it is today.

Bravo to all!

 

10/06/2009
Catelli Spaghetti-Rythme FM Day

In honour of National Hunger Awareness Day and to raise awareness of the problems relating to hunger, Rythme FM and Catelli jointly organized a highly original spaghetti dinner! The event was held at the Corona Theatre on Sunday May 31^st.

A pasta sauce was prepared and graciously offered by Chef Louis-François Marcotte (Chef at the "Le Local" restaurant). Jérémie Marcotte, Jonathan Painchaud, Jonathan Roy, Lynda Thalie and the program hosts of 105,7 Rythme FM were also eager participants. For each ticket sold, a ticket was offered to a person needing Moisson Montreal's services and 160 meals were donated to "Banques alimentaires Québec". Furthermore, for every box of Catelli pasta sold in stores, Catelli will donate one portion of pasta to "Banques alimentaires Québec" (to a maximum of 500 000).

Our most sincere thanks to Catelli and Rythme FM for their initiative!

 

10/06/2009
UPS offers a great gift to Moisson Montreal!

The UPS company has an environmental program whereby they help finance an ecological program of a worthy organization. Moisson Montreal applied in order to obtain the necessary funds to buy a fruit and vegetable conveyor that it has been eyeing for a long time. This tool will help maximize the efficiency of sorting and reduce waste. Less waste means more produce recovered. UPS approved the project and offered the maximum amount possible, $10 000 (US), to Moisson Montreal.

The Moisson Montreal team wishes to thank UPS most warmly for making possible the acquisition of this equipment. It was needed and will be highly appreciated. Incidentally, UPS has been a loyal partner to Moisson Montreal for a few years already.

 

13/05/2009
Catelli gives Moisson Montreal 192 350 portions of pasta!

Thanks to Catelli, a great number of families in the Montreal area will be able to eat pasta in the coming months!

The company offered pasta portions to several food banks throughout the province of Quebec. In 2007, 370 000 pasta portions were donated; the following year, 500 000 portions were distributed. In order to rise to it's commitment to helping Quebec families who don't have enough to eat, Catelli will give some 500 000 portions of pasta to "Banques alimentaires Québec" (Food Banks of Quebec) in 2009. Moisson Montreal will receive 192 350 of these portions.

During the months of April and May, every time a consumer buys a specially-marked box of Catelli pasta, one portion of pasta will be donated to a food bank in their region. By going to the Web site www.catelli.ca, it will be possible to double that donation!

In the name of all the families helped, the entire Moisson Montreal team comes together to thank Catelli!

 

13/05/2009
Evolution of our building's transformation

Spring is finally here, and with it, the renovations to Moisson Montreal's building are in full swing. In the last weeks, we have removed fridges #1 and #2 in order to reconfigure the space into 5 refrigerators. Also, the work has begun on the mezzanine, the excavation that will eventually support the new freezer, and the installation of a parallel pack. The latter will contain a refrigeration centre through which we will recycle the energy from the refrigerators to heat the warehouse. We have also changed our drain connections to make floor drains in order to be able to clean the ceiling, the structures and the piping systems.

Thank you to all the volunteer workers who are committed to transforming Moisson Montreal's building into a model of energy efficiency!

You can follow the evolution of the CECD's work on our Web site's blog.

 

13/05/2009
The 21^st Non-Dinner

During the holidays, Montreal citizens were invited to participate in Moisson Montreal's Non-Dinner. This event is actually a virtual Holiday feast. During this time of year, people are called upon to participate in benefit dinners left and right. However, at Moisson Montreal, there was no need to leave home! The guests are invited to make a donation to help Moisson Montreal answer to the food needs of a great many people in difficulty on the island of Montreal.

This year, once again, the campaign was a huge success! We were even able to exceed our objective. We are witness to the great generosity of Montrealers. A most sincere 'Thank You' to you all!

To donate to Moisson Montreal, please click here, or telephone us at 514 344-4494.

 

22/04/2009
Volunteers from every walk of life...

Here is the list, in alphabetical order, of all the organizations, schools and companies who lent us a hand in the last year.

 

 

 

Companies	Organizations	Schools
Montreal Airports (Aéroports de Montréal) Allstream Assurance XL AVEOS AXA insurance Business Development Bank of Canada Bank of Montreal (Nun's Island) Royal Bank (Nun's Island) Baxter Bell Bombardier Bristol Myers Squibb Caisse Desjardins (Nun's Island) Le Choeur Québécois choir Cirque du Soleil EDS Eli Lilly Canada Solidarity Fund QFL Golder & Associates Investors Group HSBC Hyatt Regency Montreal Ivanhoe Cambridge Janssen-Ortho Jonview Canada KPMG Kraft Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Luz Design & Communications Manulife Mckesson Molson Nortel Novartis Osisoft Montreal's Palais des congrès Pfizer PriceWaterhouseCoopers Primacy Relocative Professional Convention Management Association Quintiles Rolls Royce RSM Richter SAP Socan Sysco Quebec Telus UPS Xerox	Auberge du cœur Le Tournant Baptist Church Montreal West district Bonsecours De Tout Repos Café Carrefour jeunesse emploi of Saint-Laurent Carrefour jeunesse emploi of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Carrefour jeunesse emploi of Plateau Mont-Royal Saint-Michel Carrefour Populaire Martineau CCC Montreal-North's Multi-Ethnic Community Centre Rameau d'Olivier Help Centre Montreal West's Centre de formation professionnelle (Professional Training Centre) Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Institutional Kitchen COCLA À Toute Vapeur Institutional Kitchen Écolo-Boulot Free Methodist Church of Rosemont L'Intégrale rehabilitation services West Island Assistance Fund Saint-Denis Counsel Group L’Arche Maison d’Athéna Maison Tangente Mire Mon Resto St-Michel Motivation Jeunesse Mouvement fraternité Multiethnique Place Vemeille Prise II Resto Plateau SIARI SNAC Ya quelqu’un l’aut’bord du mur Y for women	AFES Centre d’éducation des adultes de LaSalle (LaSalle Adult Education Center) Assomption College Marguerite Bourgeois School Board Espace Jeunesse School Saint-Laurent High School De La Magdeleine High School Du Chêne-Bleu High School Soulanges High School Le Grand Chemin School Des Sources High School Du Grand-Coteau High School Jean XXIII High School Vanguard School Université de Montréal Vanier College West Island College
		Boroughs
		Pierrefonds Roxboro Borough Verdun Borough

 

22/04/2009
The Coalition Énergie construction durable
Wonderful people who are renewing hope at Moisson Montreal

In 2005, members of the "Association de la construction du Québec", the "Association des entrepreneurs en maçonnerie du Québec", the "Association des gestionnaires de parc immobiliers institutionnels", the "Association d’isolation du Québec", the "Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie", the "Commission de la construction du Québec" and the Canada Green Building Council came together on a volunteer basis to create the "Coalition Énergie construction durable" (CECD), an association of people from the fields of construction and building management who wished to achieve the 1^st volunteer sustainable development project on an existing building in Quebec.

It is with great pleasure that we accepted the Coalition's help in renovating our building. We do so for many reasons. First and foremost of these is that our building is in sore need of renovation. Second, because the sustainable development aspect of the project is important and finally, we are immensely touched by this collective effort on our behalf.

Professionals from many different construction companies banded together, despite their usual competition, to offer Moisson Montreal a building with a high energy efficiency ratio in which it is a pleasure to work.

To all those wonderful people who contributed voluntarily to this project: Thank You!

 

22/04/2009
Our volunteers speak... their values, their motivation, their commitment.

Here are the touching personal accounts of 6 volunteers who are involved with our organization at different levels. Alone or in a group, every day or every year, physically or intellectually. Whatever their contribution, they are all equally important. Thank you!

 

 

 

"Moisson Montreal”
Is:
An attentive ear,
A tender look,
An encouraging smile,
Welcoming arms,

Is:
The light that chases away the darkness,
The triumph of hope over misery,
The help that fights poverty,
The joy that tears through distress,
The love that warms our hearts,

It is human momentum,
In an inhuman world.

Thank you Moisson Montreal, for unconditional happiness!"

Héléna Angelina
Volunteer since 1996

___

"UPS employees live and work in the communities in which they provide service. They are well placed to know where help is most needed and they pledge to put their shoulder to the wheel wherever the need is felt. Furthermore, we are given the opportunity to go to Moisson Montreal to volunteer at the organization when we can. We are happy to count Canada's largest food bank among our neighbours. UPS employees really love volunteering at Moisson Montreal. It gives us all the opportunity to lend a helping hand by sorting food in order to improve the day-to-day life of our community,"

Betty Crisante
Community Activities Coordinator, UPS

___

"The interns, as we call them, work among the volunteers thanks to their openness and warm acceptance of their little differences. The interns can improve, self-actualize and perform by collaborating with other volunteers, without discrimination, despite goals which may not be exactly alike. On the one hand, there is volunteering, on the other, there is social integration and work experience. All these great people move forward, side by side in the school of life where we learn that lending a hand and volunteering doesn't just feed the body, but also feeds the heart and soul. Thank you to all these extraordinary people!"

Arlette and Lise
Workers responsible for a group internship at Moisson Montreal

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L'Intégrale rehabilitation services

"Students make a commitment for dignity's sake! For close to 2 years now, several dozen groups of students from Saint-Laurent High School participated in a volunteer day to support the beneficiaries of the Moisson Montreal organization. These days are unique opportunities for them to experience solidarity firsthand as well as experience significant human socialization with other volunteers and even the lesser-known students from their classes. The students truly enjoy their day at Moisson Montreal where they feel enriched by the experience of contributing to the chain of sharing which helps feed many families in Montreal and our community and affords them a measure of dignity. We are committed to carrying on our commitment for as long as it is possible to do so. Long live Moisson Montreal!"

Dominic Vézina
Director of spirituality and community involvement
Saint-Laurent High School – St-Germain and Émile-Legault buildings

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"The Écolo-Boulot team is very proud to participate in the GFB food assistance program offered by Moisson Montreal for the past few years. The youth who participate believe in the program and they know that the volunteer help given is greatly appreciated. They feel that they contribute collectively and directly in assisting those in need. They have reason to be proud."

Christian Gaudet
Coordinator – Écolo-Boulot Program – Work Information Group

___

"For the past 10 years, volunteering has been a part of my fundamental values and my balanced lifestyle. By actively participating at Moisson Montreal, I know that I contribute to improving the quality of life of those in need. This is a source of great comfort to me. I also feel that it is important to ensure sustainability for future generations by teaching the importance of volunteering to my children."

Mister Christian Lamarre, B.B.A., G.P.A.
President of the Board of Directors at Moisson Montreal
Vice-President and Investment Consultant
National Bank Financial

 

15/04/2009
A wonderful gift for Moisson Montreal!

Delta Deli Food really gave it their all when they offered their first donation to Moisson Montreal!

In March, the company donated 11 516 kilograms of soup-meals and 2730 kilograms of chicken dinners to our organization. This donation is a wonderful gift valued at $87 043. This new donor, therefore, becomes an important one and the entire Moisson Montreal team wishes to extend its thanks. It was very good news received in the month devoted to Nutrition! The food will be distributed equitably among the 210 agencies served by our food bank and will help 112 000 people this month.

If you wish to make a donation to Moisson Montreal, you may do so through the following link: www.moissonmontreal.org or by calling us directly at 514 344-4494.

 

15/04/2009
Moisson Montreal's 7^th Golf Classic
Are you participating this year?

The moment has come to do so by adding next June 8th to your agenda for Moisson Montreal's 7^th Golf Classic at the superb St-Raphaël Golf Club on Île-Bizard!

This year is especially significant since we are celebrating 25 years of operation! Come join us! Remember that you are not only having a wonderful time playing golf in the company of your friends/loved ones, you are also supporting Moisson Montreal. Every month, our food bank serves 210 community agencies and helps 112 000 people. No time to come play? Support our cause by making a donation. A receipt for income tax purposes will be emitted. You may also manifest your support for Moisson Montreal by becoming a sponsor.

Many companies have already confirmed their sponsorship or their foursome! Do as they have and reserve your place as well! Act quickly or you will miss the tournament of the year!

For more information, please click here

 

15/04/2009
Moisson Montreal's annual VIP Fishing

Do you like fishing? You you know anyone who does? Moisson Montreal is preparing its annual VIP Fishing event at the prestigious Némiskau outfitting operation. Spread the good news! From May 28th to 31st, you can participate in a memorable fishing weekend. You will even meet the famous Guy Lafleur there!

The package includes : American Plan for the whole weekend with guide, five-course evening meals, fishing equipment and permit, return transport Montreal/La Tuque in a luxury bus, lunch on shore, raft outing, spa, sauna and massotherapy.

To reserve a place, click here

Invite your spouse, couples packages are available! It is an event not to be missed for the benefit of Canada's largest food bank!

 

11/03/2009
Guy Lafleur at the 2009 VIP Fishing

The 2009 VIP Fishing event is an original fund-raising activity for Moisson Montreal which will be held from May 28 – 31, 2009 at the Némiskau outfitting operation of La Tuque. Mr. Guy Lafleur, the "démon blond" (the Blond Demon), one of the NHL's best hockey players, will be present at this getaway for feasting, fishing and relaxation in a beautiful natural setting. Mr. Claude Beaudin, Vice-President of Human Resources at Bombardier Aerospace is the Honorary President for the 3^rd consecutive year.

The Némiskau outfitting operation covers 32 km² of private vested territory devoted to hunting and fishing in the upper St. Maurice area (La Tuque). The owner, Mr. Réal Hogue, welcomes Moisson Montreal and its VIP Fishing guests since this event began.

VIP treatment is afforded to the fishermen and fisherwomen for the 3 day stay : five-course meals, free fishing equipment, meals on the shore, gifts, comedy show in the evenings, spa, sauna, massage. These are a few of the proposed activities.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here

 

11/03/2009
Moisson Montreal 7^th Golf Classic

Presided over by Mr. Luc Paiement, Executive Vice-President, Wealth Management, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, National Bank Financial, Moisson Montreal's 7^th Golf Classic will be held on June 8. Last year, this major fund-raising event saw the collection of the record amount of $163 000. Gathering together some 300 golf players, our tournament is held at the prestigious Saint-Raphaël Golf Club, at the heart of Île-Bizard.

"It is with great enthusiasm that I accepted to be Honorary President of Moisson Montreal's 7^th Golf Classic. Not only will several hundred golf players be gathered on these magnificent grounds, but it is also a unique occasion to contribute to the well-being of the community."

Luc Paiement
Executive Vice-President, Wealth Management,
Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, National Bank Financial

To register or to know more about the event, click here

 

11/03/2009
More than $298 000 for the 21^st Non-Dinner

The 21^st Non-Dinner, Moisson Montreal's annual awareness- and fund-raising campaign, was held last December. This campaign is very important to us. It collects, every year, the money needed for the operation of our organization.

The objective of the 21^st Non-Dinner is $350 000. To date, 1 971 generous people have donated more than $298 000 to Moisson Montreal. Our objective is now 92 % accomplished. As you are no doubt aware, Moisson Montreal is greatly affected by the current economic situation. For this reason, we ask you to please consider our call to solidarity.

You have until March 31, 2009 to participate in Moisson Montreal's great chain of food assistance.

To view the 21^st Non-Dinner pamphlet, click here

 

23/01/2009
Incomparable generosity for the "Guignolée"

Moisson Montreal had already raised the alarm this autumn to bring attention to the increasing number of Montreal families who are living in poverty due to the current financial crisis.

Support from the public at large was essential so that Moisson Montreal could adequately respond to the increasing demand for food support from the Montreal community agencies that it serves. And that is in addition to the needs of those for whom the Holiday season was particularly difficult...

Thankfully, the population and businesses took up the challenge and were generous like never before for the 7^th edition of La grande guignolée des médias on December 4^th. An equivalent to 8044 grocery bags and $513 614 in money was raised as of December 11^th for Moisson Montreal, Sun Youth and the St-Vincent-de-Paul Society in Montreal. It must be noted that the different media played a major role in this massive solidarity movement! An extra special thank you goes out to all the volunteers present at the collection points.

Just like every year, Moisson Montreal sorts the foodstuffs collected during the "Guignolée" during a special event call the Christmas Sorting. Former journalist Marius Brisson hosted the event to perfection and 70 volunteers from Bombardier generously gave of their time for this particular occasion. A loyal partner, Bombardier has helped us in numerous ways in the past several years: a donation of $50 000 from the Bombardier employee charitable Foundation for the Good Food Box program, the donation of a computer server and volunteer management, a major participation in the VIP Fishing event since its creation, and the volunteer work of its retired workers.

 

23/01/2009
A record for the Holiday Train

Last November 29^th, Montrealers welcomed the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train at its evening stop at the Beaconsfield station. A team of Moisson Montreal employees and RRB volunteers were on hand to collect money and canned goods for the Holiday season.

A record-setting crowd of 3000 people (triple the number when compared to last year) offered $2100 and 1765 kilograms of foodstuffs for the disadvantaged. This was in addition to the $6000 donated by CP management and the 3089 kilograms of canned goods bought by the Montreal Operations Center thanks to a fund-raiser organized by its employees. This special purchase was made according to the specific food requirements of our agencies. Thank you to the CP team, to Van Houtte for the coffee, to the "Le Chœur québécois" choir, to the RRB volunteers and to all those who came to the event and gave generously.

About the Holiday Train
The CP Holiday Train visited 125 cities and towns in Canada and in the United States during the month of December 2008. Thousands of volunteers from CP, volunteers from associated food banks and the residents of the communities visited all help support the Holiday Train. They all unite to make sure this train takes to the rails so that the donations of money and canned goods can be collected and awareness is raised in the general public about food bank programs in Canada and the United States.

Since its inception in 1999, the Holiday Train campaign has collected more than 800 000 kilograms of food and $3.56 million for the food banks of North America.

All donations collected in one area are redistributed in the same area.

 

23/01/2009
Citrus fruit thanks to the Kraft Challenge

With regards to the Kraft Hunger Challenge, one of Moisson Montreal's agri-food suppliers participated in the campaign by donating $1929. This money will be used to buy citrus fruit for the community agencies in Montreal.

 

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