British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 4th Session (2023) Statements, 8 Mar 2023

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From YouTube: MARCH 8 2023 Statements Bruce Banman

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament

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Member for Abbotsford South.

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Thank you very much Mr Speaker today, I would like to speak about an inspiring organization called the Fraser Valley Gleaners, the Fraser Valley Gleaners is a non-profit faith-based organization that is dedicated to feeding the hungry, reducing food waste in the Fraser Valley area, British Columbia, an organization that achieves this by gleaning Surplus produce from local farms and Orchards, which would otherwise go to waste and produce processing it into a dried soup mix that is then distributed to food banks, relief agencies and other organizations that serve the needy, while christian-based Mr, Speaker, The Gleaners go above and beyond to ensure everything they produce is respectful of other religions, diets and culturally sensitive, while ensuring it is nutritionally balanced, no small feed, indeed Mr Speaker.

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This is a wonderful initiative that not only addresses the issue of hunger but also helps to reduce food waste and promote sustainability by utilizing Surplus produce. The Fraser Valley Gleaners is helping to ensure that valuable resources are not being wasted and that that food is going to those who need it. The most the organization relies heavily on volunteers who help with gleaning, sorting and processing the produce. They also welcome donations from individuals, businesses and farmers who want to support their mission.

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In the past year alone, Mr Speaker, the Fraser Valley Gleaners, have processed over half a million pounds of fresh produce, which has resulted in over 1.5 million servings of soup mix. This is an incredible achievement that has had a significant impact on the community. In conclusion, Mr Speaker, the Fraser Valley Gleaners, is an inspiring organization that is making a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling with food insecurity.

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I urge all British Columbians to support their mission in any way they can, whether it be through volunteering donating or simply spreading the word about their important work. Thank you. Mr Speaker.