Gay Lea Foods has a long and rich history of charitable giving. As a co-operative, it’s a part of who we are.
In 2014, we created the Gay Lea Foundation, our own registered charity dedicated to supporting education, poverty relief, co-operative development and community well-being projects in the communities where our members and employees live, work and play – and in developing countries around the world.
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Sep 5, 2023
The Raw Carrot is a social franchise that believes that every person who WANTS to work should have the opportunity for a hand-up instead of just a handout in life.
Jun 19, 2023
How the Gay Lea Foundation and H2O4ALL are helping communities in Uganda implement sustainable solutions for their water crisis
Jun 14, 2023
The Gay Lea Foundation is pleased to announce 13 new charitable grants supporting education, poverty relief, and/or community well-being projects in Canada, Africa, and South America. The grants were approved by the Foundation board in late April, bringing total donations from the charitable orga
Mar 22, 2023
Supporting girls’ education, empowerment, and human rights in Northern Tanzania
The Gay Lea Foundation was created by Gay Lea Foods in 2014 to support registered Canadian charities working toward the relief of poverty, advancement of education and purposes beneficial to the community. Applications are considered based on merit, under specific categories listed in the application, with preference given to organizations that serve agricultural or rural communities and/or whose mission and values reflect the seven principles of co-operation.
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