BDO goes virtual to support Drive Away Hunger campaign

Toronto, Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BDO Canada isn't letting COVID-19 stand in the way of bringing meals to those in their communities who need them most. The firm is pleased to announce it will be supporting Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) annual Drive Away Hunger campaign virtually this year. This is the 13th year in a row that BDO Canada has supported this initiative to fight hunger and help local food banks. The campaign at local offices across the country kicked off today and will run until October 14th. 

"Now more than ever, our communities need our help," said Pat Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, BDO Canada. "I am proud that the pandemic hasn't stopped us from supporting this important initiative. It's the BDO way to band together and give back to the many local communities across Canada that we so gratefully serve."

Last year, BDO Canada provided 1,011,000 meals to reduce hunger in communities across Canada. To date, the firm has donated over 5.9 million meals in food and donations. 

Drive Away Hunger started in 2004 when a FCC employee travelled across Canada in an open-cab tractor trailer for eight days collecting almost 60,000 pounds of food. The campaign has grown to become the largest employee-led food drive in Canada, with 100 per cent of donations directly benefiting local charities.

For more information about the 2020 FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign, visit www.bdo.ca 

About BDO

BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients of all sizes in virtually all business sectors. Our team delivers a comprehensive range of assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, complemented by a deep industry knowledge gained from nearly 100 years of working within local communities. As part of the international BDO network, we're able to provide seamless and consistent cross-border services to clients with global needs. Over 88,000 people working out of more than 1,600 offices in over 160 countries, the network generates worldwide revenue of US $9.6 billion.

BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO member Firms.

About Farm Credit Canada

FCC is Canada's leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $38 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industries. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industries and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca.