TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2024
/CNW/ - The North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) announces its
partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). Together they are
championing the 'Leadership in Logistics' program to provide
innovative training and employment opportunities to those
struggling with food insecurity.
The Leadership in Logistics program at NYHFB is a four-week paid
internship that equips participants with essential skills in
warehouse logistics, inventory management and forklift operations,
empowering them to secure stable jobs. As a sponsor of the
program, CTC offers successful graduates full-time, entry-level
positions in Warehouse Worker or Material Handler roles at Canadian
Tire distribution centres.
By combining practical training and direct access to employment,
the Leadership in Logistics program is transforming lives while
helping CTC recruit skilled and qualified applicants to support
their hiring needs. Since its launch in 2023, more than 80%
of participants have successfully completed the program and have
secured full-time employment.
"Toronto is facing an
unprecedented crisis of affordability, poverty, and food
insecurity. North York Harvest is
seeing record levels of food bank usage. We understand that free
food is only a temporary fix and that traditional charitable models
fall short of solving prolonged food insecurity. We have
consistently advocated for a holistic approach to supporting
individuals struggling with poverty towards truly sustainable
livelihoods.
This partnership demonstrates how a charity and a for-profit
business are together to foster lasting and sustainable change in
our community."
– Ryan Noble, Executive Director,
North York Harvest Food Bank
To hear participant testimonials and learn more about the
Leadership in Logistics program, please visit here.
About North York Harvest Food Bank
North York Harvest is a unique
organization. Since our inception, we have been at the forefront of
addressing immediate food needs while simultaneously advocating for
long-term solutions to food insecurity and poverty. Our strategy
intertwines emergency food access, innovative social enterprise
solutions, and strong advocacy; this supports individuals and
families in need but also tackles the systemic issues that
perpetuate poverty. We are fostering a more inclusive and resilient
economy that works for everyone.
SOURCE North York Harvest Food Bank