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Purolator Tackles Hunger in Our Communities

Each month, close to 900,000 Canadians - 38% of whom are children and youth - visit their local food bank¹. That represents over 10 million trips each year by friends, neighbors and colleagues who need assistance putting food on the table. ²

When Purolator Tackle Hunger was established in 2003, we pledged to do two things: raise awareness about the plight of people living with hunger and build the capacity of frontline, grassroots organizations that support those affected.

With the support of our teammates, customers and suppliers, Purolator Tackle Hunger has distributed more than 4.3 million pounds of food to community groups offering direct, front-line, community-based support to individuals and families coping with hunger.

Our Singular Focus

We support the communities where we live, work and play by partnering with organizations committed to alleviating hunger in our communities.  While there are many causes worthy of support, we believe that focusing our efforts on a singular cause allows us to make a more meaningful contribution to our communities.

Partnering with Purolator to Tackle Hunger

How Purolator can support your organization

We assist organizations committed to alleviating hunger by donating:

• Food drive kits;
• Transportation services in support of food drives;
• Employee volunteer hours; or
• Financial support for front-line services.

Although we will also consider requests for retired vans and trucks, please note that retired vehicles will normally require a significant financial investment to make them roadworthy ³. 

Who is eligible for support

Requests for support will only be considered from organizations that:

• Have been operating for at least three years;
• Do not have a political or religious affiliation; and
• Work to alleviate hunger in a community in which Purolator operates.

Please note that while we understand the need is great, we are unable to respond to requests received directly from individuals.

How to apply for support

To request support and/or donations, please contact us at least three weeks prior to the date you need the assistance. Please submit requests to: hunger@purolator.com

All requests should include the following information:

• The legal name of the requesting organization and any relevant contact details
• Description of the mission of the organization
• Description of the project/activity for which funding is being requested, and where applicable, the partners involved
• Amount requested as well as breakdown of installments (if applicable)
• List of other major financial partners to date
• Details of the donor visibility program, where applicable
• Requested response date, should the request be accepted
• Any other information deemed pertinent to Purolator’s ability to assess the request

How decisions are made and communicated

We consider all requests on a case-by-case basis.  Decisions to accept or decline requests for support are in Purolator’s sole discretion and are not subject to appeal or review. 

If we accept your request, we will advise you in writing on or before the requested response date indicated in your request submission. 

We thank you in advance for your interest in Tackling Hunger with Purolator.  

¹ Source: http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/factsandstats.htm. (May 3, 2011)

² Source: http://www.cafb-acba.ca/Learn-About-Hunger/About-Hunger-in-Canada.aspx. (November 11, 2011)

³ Retired vehicles are donated in “as is” condition and without any right of recourse against Purolator.