Canada Royal Milk donates infant formula to United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington to support local families
May 09 2024 - 10:00AM
Canada Royal Milk today announced the donation of 5,000 cans of
infant formula to United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and
Addington (KFL&A). The donation will be shared with eight local
organizations in the Kingston area and will help more than 275
families with newborns.
Last month, Canada Royal Milk received approval from the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to begin production of
infant formula, after an 18-month process. Meeting the infant
formula needs of Canadian parents has been the company’s number one
priority since breaking ground in 2019.
“The United Way has an immediate and lasting impact on the
community of Kingston. It ensures that thousands of local residents
have the support, resources and programs they need to be
self-sufficient,” said Chenggang Han, General Manager of Canada
Royal Milk. “We are pleased to donate our inaugural batch of infant
formula to community partners and make good on our commitment to
support the health and nourishment of families across Canada.”
Today’s donation to United Way KFL&A has a commercial value
of $200,000 and will provide local families with a
three-to-four-month supply of infant formula.
“Thank you so much to Canada Royal Milk for this very generous
donation,” said Antje McNeely, Board Chair for United Way Kingston,
Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. “We know through conversations
with agencies, that many individuals in our community are
struggling to make ends meet and this can be particularly
challenging for new parents. This donation will go a long way in
easing some of that burden and helping individuals and families
right here in KFL&A.”
“Canada Royal Milk is committed to working with community
partners from coast-to-coast-to-coast to support Canadian parents
and help alleviate the country’s infant formula needs,” concluded
Han.
Eight agencies will be receiving this donation including Family
& Children’s Services Frontenac, Lennox & Addington,
Kingston Home Base Housing, Kingston Interval House, Kingston
Native Centre and Language Nest, Partners in Mission Food Bank,
Queen’s University Alma Mater Society, Salvation Army Kingston
Community and Family Services, and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
For more information:
Canada Royal Milk:613-817-1228, ext.
1media@canadaroyalmilk.com
United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and
Addington:Mandy Pasch, Director, Marketing and
CommunicationsUnited Way
KFL&A613-876-3088, marketing@unitedwaykfla.ca
About Canada Royal MilkCanada Royal Milk is a
manufacturer of milk powder products based in Kingston, Ontario,
operating a 320,000 square foot facility, and employing more than
150 skilled professionals. Through the creation of well-paying,
high-quality Canadian jobs in our Kingston facility, Canada Royal
Milk is committed to meeting Canada’s formula needs.
About United Way KFL&AUnited Way Kingston
Frontenac Lennox & Addington works closely with community
partners to ensure that people have the opportunity to reach their
full potential and live with hope, dignity, and a sense of
belonging. This vision is realized by building on deep-rooted local
community knowledge and relationships to empower people to make an
impact.
The United Way raises funds for programs that support immediate
needs while also tackling complex social issues collaboratively.
Led by volunteers, driven by a small professional staff team, the
United Way KFL&A is a unifying force, encouraging people to get
involved to support our most vulnerable.
Thanks to the continued generous support of the community,
United Way KFL&A is proud to rank third among United Ways
across Canada in dollars raised related to the size of our market.
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