Thank you for your generosity to those in need. Lufa Farms has helped improve our family's health with healthy fruits and vegetables.
Direct giving program member Jun 13
S. H., Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
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Why giving is important
Lufavores can receive fresh fruits and veggies in just a few clicks, but it isn’t always as easy for individuals and families who rely on food banks or shelters. Our Direct Giving Program provides direct access to fresh, local, responsible food to those who need it most.
By using Lufa Farms' infrastructure, the program operates at no extra cost - every dollar contributed is used directly and in full to help feed individuals and families in need.
Tax receipts All monetary or Lufa Farms credit contributions cumulative over $20 within a year are eligible for tax receipts.We’re supporting
local families in need
The program can take on as many members as the funds in the community pool can allow. We check in with our community partners throughout the year to ensure individuals and family members are supported for as long as they need while benefiting those who need it most.
Currently supporting
163 adults
171 kids
86 families
15% Families of 6+
41% Families of 4-5
40% Families of 2-3
5% Individuals
64 contributions in the past 7 days.
Johannie P.
$0.10
Today
Family of 2
-$59.99
Today
Roxanne H.
$0.55
Today
Anne B.
$20.00
Today
Elnaz S.
$5.00
Today
Jessica D.
$2.21
Today
Tanya P.
$5.00
Today
Daphnee R.
$5.00
Today
Linda G.
$5.00
Today
Johanne L.
$30.00
Today
Your contributions
are 100% traceable
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We’re currently using our emergency lifeline
The community pool has run dry but we’re temporarily covering the costs so that the community members continue to have access to weekly baskets. Contribute
Tackle food insecurity,
one basket at a time
Each family receives $30 a week per family member to spend on the Marketplace, plus a 25% discount on all fruits and veggies.
Top 10 Marketplace categories Based on spending over the past 7 days.
Fruits
19.8%
Vegetables
16.3%
Meat
15.3%
Milk Products & Eggs
14.5%
Bakery
4.6%
Drinks
4.2%
Snacks
4.1%
Cheese
3.6%
Prepared Foods
2.8%
Pantry
2.8%
Top 5 products Based on all-time shopping habits
We work with local nonprofits
to have a direct impact on our community
"Lufa Farms has allowed our members to enjoy fresh food every week, despite the financial difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We couldn't be more thankful for the ways in which Lufa Farms is assisting our families." Chloe Blanchet, Food Security coordinator at Native Montreal
West Island Mission "Lufa Farms’ Direct Giving Program aligns perfectly with our mission."
175 families
"Lufa Farms’ Direct Giving Program aligns perfectly with our mission. West Island Mission strives to provide our members with a healthy, balanced basket. Our goal is to educate our members on the benefits of eating fresh, locally grown food, as we believe this aids in both our members physical and mental health. The Direct Giving program goes hand in hand with our garden program and allows us to continue to offer fresh, locally grown food through the regular non-growing months. It helps affirm and confirm our commitment to providing a quality product." Suzanne Scarrow, executive director
Au cœur de l’enfance "Healthy nutrition is crucial at this time of life, as it lays the foundation for the health and development of the child!"
122 families
"The Au cœur de l'enfance team accompanies pregnant women and parents of babies and toddlers. Healthy nutrition is crucial at this time of life, as it lays the foundation for the health and development of the child! Refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families in precarious situations have difficulty accessing quality food. Fruits and vegetables are so expensive, but so important to feed pregnant women and children properly. The partnership with Lufa Farms allows families to have access to healthy foods of their choosing, according to their tastes and needs. It is truly a winning formula, especially for families from other countries who do not always find what they are looking for in the choices offered by food banks." Christine Durocher, Director General
What families are saying
about the program
We are so grateful for this opportunity! Our situation is difficult and this helps a lot.
My kids are so happy, my daughter asked me to say thank you for all the food and help that we receive from you.
We truly appreciate and enjoy everything.
Direct giving program member Aug 30
E. O., Montreal
We are extremely grateful to everyone involved in this project, both near and far. We don't know how to express our gratitude. Thanks to your help, my family will no longer have food insecurity problems. Thank you so much.
Direct giving program member May 14
Family of 7, Saint-Laurent
I am elated to be part of the program. I really appreciate it and am so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you.
Direct giving program member Mar 8
Family of 2, L'Île-Bizard—Sainte-Geneviève
I'd like to express my gratitude from my family and myself. There are no words powerful enough to explain the impact your program has had on us. It all started with the strike (I'm a teacher). So, no pay for several months! Then came other financial adversities. Without your donations, I would have lost our home. Thank you so much.
Direct giving program member Jun 5
N. L., Montréal-Nord
As a single mother of three boys, my current situation prevents me from being able to afford to feed my children properly. Your support is very important to us, and we are deeply grateful for your invaluable help.
Direct giving program member Dec 8
V. N., Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
I am beyond grateful to the people who donated to this program. Because of your generosity, I have been able to put food on my family's table. Thank you so much.
Direct giving program member May 3
Y. R., Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
It has been heaven sent. I don't know what we would have done without your help. Thank you for looking over us in our time of need.
Direct giving program member Dec 25
P. P., Montreal
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A problem to solve
in our own backyard
We launched the Direct Giving Program in 2020, the year the world was turned upside down. With food insecurity becoming an even greater concern, we challenged ourselves to find a way to give as many individuals and families as possible direct access to fresh, local, and responsible food. To do so, we partnered up with local nonprofits to provide weekly baskets to those in our community who are most in need. With the help of $30 in Marketplace credits for each family member and a 25% discount on us on all fruits and veg, our community members are able to customize baskets of their own and receive fresh food each and every week.
The program’s impact
In the first year, the Direct Giving program was able to support about a hundred families - and we hope to continue to grow the initiative so that even more can have access to weekly baskets.
28,729 baskets delivered
$2,991,854.77 contributed
86 families supported
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