Pork Donations Help Fill Need for Protein at Local Food Banks

Left to Right: Mark Ferguson, Sask Pork | Deborah Hamp, Saskatoon Food Bank - August 2020

Throughout the summer, Sask Pork initiated partnerships with local processors Drake Meats and Country Choice Meats to carry out significant donations of fresh pork to the Saskatoon Food Bank, Regina Food Bank and Saskatoon Friendship Inn.   

Ensuring everyone has access to wholesome foods at any time is so important, but particularly during these challenging past few months, it highlighted the need for Saskatchewan’s agricultural community to work together to fill that need.

Sask Pork Chairman Casey Smit appreciates the hard work of Saskatchewan’s hog producers and the province’s food banks in providing vital assistance to those in need.  Smit states, “As farmers and food producers, we recognize the importance of giving back to our urban and rural communities.” 

Sask Pork acknowledges the hard work and efforts of all our producers and processors who have continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  Through the implementation and of necessary health and safety practices and procedures they were able to ensure continued supply of fresh pork products while safeguarding the health and well-being of their employees on the farms and at the plants.

The recent donations were made possible through Sask Pork’s collaboration with Drake Meats and Country Choice Meats and with their help, the pork industry was able to donate in excess of 8,000 lbs of meat valued at nearly $40,000. 

Kelly Ediger Drake Meats’ CEO, is a strong supporter of Saskatchewan food banks and is "happy to contribute to such an integral service in our communities."

Country Choice Meats is also proud to team up with Sask Pork and the Saskatchewan Food Banks to help offer healthy and delicious pork options from Homestyle Meats processing division.

On September 18 Olymel (OlySky) Humboldt will be partnering with the Humboldt & District Food Bank to hold their 4th annual “Giving Back Together” fundraising BBQ with proceeds going directly to the food bank.  The event will be held at Olymel’s Head Office from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For additional information contact:
Sask Pork
Attention:  Kim Browne, Communications Coordinator
Email:  info@saskpork.com
Tel: (306) 244-7752