McCain Foods is donating 20 million pounds of potato products to food banks across the country. The New Brunswick-based company says it’s trying to help communities struggling with food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In this time of physical distancing, feelings of community and support are ever more important,” said Max Koeune, president and CEO of McCain Foods. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “Our collective goal is to feed real moments of togetherness and these challenging times are no exception.
That is why we are working with charitable organizations across Canada to help fight hunger in our country.” The donation will provide 60 million servings of potatoes.