TORONTO, - On Monday, September 25, Dragons' Den star, Arlene Dickinson and her venture capital fund, District Ventures Capital, made a significant food donation valued over $52,000 to the national food rescue organization. Over the next week, this food will be redistributed to non-profits across Canada through Second Harvest.
District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on investing in innovative CPG brands, had the following brands within its portfolio contribute to this group donation: Balzac's Coffee Roasters, Chickapea, Fody Foods, Three Farmers, Queen Street Bakery and Genuine Tea.
"We are proud to have a portfolio of brands that are committed to having a positive impact on people and our communities. All the donated foods boast nutritional benefit, accommodations for people on restrictive diets and many protein alternatives," Arlene Dickinson, General Partner at District Venture Capital said. "As a Second Harvest Ambassador, partnering with the food rescue organization for this donation was an obvious choice. Second Harvest's national scope allows us to reach people facing food insecurity across Canada."
"This incredible donation from District Ventures Capital will immediately provide crucial support to people all across Canada. Fixing food insecurity doesn't just mean providing access to food – it means providing people the food and nutrition they need to thrive," Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest said. "So many of the foods included from District Ventures Capital include options for vegetarians and vegans, people with sensitive diets, allergies and intolerances. For many people facing food insecurity, these foods are simply out of reach."
Source : Newswire.ca