ADM and Strathcona Resources have donated a combined $69,500 to The Olive Tree, giving the Lloydminster food bank a financial boost heading into the winter months.
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ADM contributed $49,500 to buy food, while Strathcona Resources gave $20,000 as part of a food bank sponsorship now in its second year. Both companies made their presentations at the food bank’s warehouse in September.
ADM made its gift through ADM Cares, the company’s global corporate social investment program, which focuses on food security, sustainability, and health and well-being.
“We are proud to support the Lloydminster community through ADM Cares and to invest in organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of local families and community members,” ADM said in a statement.
Company records show ADM has made four gifts to The Olive Tree since 2022, paying at various points for a delivery van, a commercial food bank kitchen, a community garden and greenhouse, and now food hamper support.
Strathcona’s giving is focused on three areas, said Adrienne Lem, senior communications advisor with Strathcona Resources: sport and performing arts, education, and community.
“We’re pleased to renew our commitment to The Olive Tree with this contribution for the second year in support of their food bank, which helps address the growing need for meal programs in Lloydminster,” said Lem.
This marks the second year Strathcona has backed the food bank, and the company’s support goes beyond writing a cheque. Employees volunteer with The Olive Tree every month, sorting donations and helping with meal prep.
“We’re proud to support the important work The Olive Tree does and to see our employees contribute their time alongside our financial support,” said Lem.
The donation lands at a time when local charities have reported growing demand as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets across the Border City. Food banks across the country have seen similar pressure, with national reports pointing to food bank use climbing to record levels in recent years.
For a community food bank gearing up for its busiest season, a combined $69,500 from two of the region’s biggest employers offers some breathing room — and a reminder that the companies operating in and around Lloydminster are paying attention to what’s happening on the ground.
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