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Toyota Canada donated $300,000 to Food Banks Canada on July 8 through its Cars For Good program, renewing their partnership to combat hunger and food insecurity across the country. The donation supports Food Banks Canada's mission to provide meals and funding to communities, with the partnership having already delivered over one million meals to Canadians.
- Toyota Canada and dealers announced a $300,000 donation to Food Banks Canada through the Cars For Good program on July 8
- The partnership has already provided more than one million meals to people across Canada
- Food bank usage has doubled since March 2019, with nearly 2.2 million visits recorded in March 2025
- Cars For Good launched a national campaign featuring videos like Hat Trick and Jazz Night to raise awareness about food security
- Food Banks Canada has distributed over $1.2 billion in food supports since 2010 to address hunger and its root causes
On July 8, Toyota Canada and its dealers announced a $300,000 donation to Food Banks Canada through Toyota Cars For Good, renewing the program’s national partnership and continuing to fight hunger in communities across the country.
With every new Toyota vehicle sold, a portion goes towards Cars For Good, and the partnership has already provided more than one million meals to people in Canada.
“Through Toyota Cars For Good, our dealers across Canada are helping turn everyday business into meaningful impact,” said Steve Pilkey, vice-president of sales and marketing, Toyota Canada, in the company’s news release. “We’re proud to work in partnership with Food Banks Canada to help more people in Canada access the food they need to pursue their potential and purpose.”
Food Banks Canada has donated more than $1.2 billion in food supports and more than $292 million in funding since 2010 to meet demand, improve access, and advocate for government action to counter hunger and its root causes. According to the 2025 Hunger Count, food banks across Canada recorded nearly 2.2 million visits in March, and food bank usage has doubled since March 2019.
In addition to renewed funding, Cars For Good has launched a national campaign to raise awareness about food security and the importance of access to a healthy meal, emphasizing the role fuel plays in helping Canadians pursue the moments that matter most.
The campaign videos focus on how food fuels potential in “Hat Trick” and how food fuels purpose in “Jazz Night.”
“We’re grateful to Toyota Canada for their continued commitment to helping address food insecurity across the country. Through the Cars for Good campaign, Toyota is not only providing meaningful support, but also engaging their dealer network and customers in raising awareness and inspiring action,” shared Kirstin Beardsley, chief executive officer of Food Banks Canada, in the news release. “As the need for food banks continues to grow, partnerships like this help strengthen our ability to support people and families across the country.”
Toyota Canada and its dealers contributed more than $1 million to local food banks in 2020, and in partnership with Food Banks Canada, remain committed to working towards a Canada where no one goes hungry.
Watch Toyota Canada’s campaign videos here:
