iA Financial Group Donates $500,000 to Canadian Food Banks

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentSign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentQUEBEC CITY — iA Financial Group is pleased to announce a donation of $500,000 to Food Banks Canada. Since 2021, iA Financial Group has supported this Canada-wide charity, which aims to maximize the efforts of more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations. This donation from iA will support local food banks in helping people and families who need it most.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentCurrently, one in four people in Canada does not have sufficient access to food to reach their full potentialArticle content. According to Food Banks Canada’s 2025 HungerCount report, 2.2 million visits were recorded at food banks in just one month this year, twice as many as six years ago.Article contentArticle content“At a time when so many Canadians are struggling with food insecurity, our commitment to supporting local food banks is more important than ever. As responsible corporate citizens, we are compelled to help these communities and create tangible impact. iA Financial Group is proud to partner with Food Banks Canada to assist the most vulnerable people. By working together, we can build a more united and sustainable future,” said Denis Ricard, President and CEO of iA Financial Group.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“We’re deeply grateful for iA Financial Group’s continued generosity and steadfast commitment to our vision of a Canada where no one goes hungry,” said Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Canada. “With nearly 2.2 million visits to food banks happening this month, double what we saw just six years ago, the need has never been greater. As we head into the holiday season, we are so appreciative of this donation as it will allow us to support people in Canada who need it the most and support our mission of relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow.”Article contentThis donation is part of a broader philanthropic program through which the company donated $11.4 million in 2025 to approximately 600 organizations working in education, social services, the environment and health care in Canada.Article contentIn addition, iA raised over $3.2 million for the annual United Way campaign, thanks to the tremendous generosity of its employees.Article contentAbout iA Financial Group Article contentiA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares).Article contentTo learn more about iA Financial Group, you can sign up for our newsletter on our website at ia.ca.Article contentiA Financial Group is a business name and trademark of iA Financial Corporation Inc.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218582124/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentInformation: Article contentArticle contentChantal CorbeilArticle contentArticle contentHead of Public AffairsArticle contentArticle contentPhone: 514-247-0465Article contentArticle contentEmail:Article contentchantal.corbeil@ia.caArticle content#distroArticle contentTrending Philip Cross: The sad story of Justin Trudeau’s 'youthful idiots' FP Comment Posthaste: Here's where home prices plunged the most in tough year for Canada's housing market News Welcome to the K-shaped economy: Canadians look back on a 'brutal,' 'great' year in Trump's trade war Economy World watches as Ottawa's bullish shift on LNG puts wind at the back of two major projects Oil & Gas Trump official signals support for trade deal with Canada, Mexico Economy Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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