The Nunatsiavut Group of Companies (NGC) announced today that it will match the $54,500 donation that the Nunatsiavut Government is making to food banks and community freezer projects in Nunatsiavut communities and Upper Lake Melville.
“This direct financial assistance will allow food banks and community freezers to purchase food that local communities need,” says NGC President and CEO Chris Webb.
“Food security is a major challenge in northern communities, and this is especially so with winter coming on and during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”
The program of giving back to communities started when NGC was established a decade ago.
It began with a firewood project for communities where wood is not easily accessible.
In more recent years, with food insecurity becoming an increasing concern, the program has transitioned to support for Nunatsiavut and Upper Lake Melville food banks and community freezers.
“NGC is pleased to be in a position to make this donation to people in need,” says Webb.
“Our company is owned by Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries and our goal is to support Nunatsiavut through employment, infrastructure development and provision of services, and through contributions like this one.
We are in business for Nunatsiavut.” The $54,500 donation will be distributed as follows:
TaKuaKautik – Nain Food Bank $22,000
Hopedale Inuit Community Government $11,500 Makkovik Pantry/Woodbox Committee $7,000
St. Timothy’s Food Bank (Rigolet) $6,000
Postville Food Bank Committee $3,500
NunaKatiget Inuit Community Corporation (Happy Valley-Goose Bay/Mud Lake) $3,500
Sivunivut Inuit Community Corporation (North West River) $1,000.
For further information, contact: Sarah Leo, NGC Chief Operating Officer (709)897-4684.