600,000 EGGS DONATED TO FOOD BANKS
BC’s egg farmers know the value of tasty, nutritious food and, by the end of 2022, they will have donated 600,000 eggs to Food Banks BC.
“There has been a 25% increase in the number of visits to food banks since 2021,” says BC Egg’s Chair, Gunta Vitins. “Our egg farmers wanted to ensure that as many people as possible have access to the high quality protein of eggs so we decided to make a significant, ongoing donation to Food Banks BC.”
Eggs are the top requested perishable item. Eggs are nutritious – delivering all 9 essential amino acids and 6 grams of protein per large egg – plus they are versatile and fit into almost every lifestyle. In addition, eggs are simple and quick to prepare making them perfect for busy families.
Egg farmers Tony and Larissa Garcia have an egg farm in Chilliwack, BC. “My husband and I have six children and we know how difficult it is to afford nutritious food,” says Larissa. “We don’t want any parents to be in a position where they can’t feed their kids. I’m so pleased to know that some of the eggs from our farm are going to help people in my community.”
There are egg farms in the Fraser Valley, Okanagan, on the Island and in the North. BC Egg is happy to have local eggs make their way to food banks across the province.
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Source: westerngrocer.com