The province is helping food banks and other groups in the Northwest reduce food waste by accepting more donations.
Environment Minister Jeff Yurek says the $5-million investment will help pay for things like refrigerated trucks and kitchen upgrades.
It’s part of the new Surplus Food Redistribution Infrastructure Program. It’s meant to divert food from places like restaurants that were left with a surplus of food when they had to shut down indoor service.
The money is helping groups like Regional Food Distribution Association, Grand Council Treaty #3, Matawa First Nations Management, and Nokiiwin and Bimose Tribal Councils.
