The impacts of climate change and the need to protect our natural environments become clearer each year. Now, more than ever, we understand the capacity of nature to support our mental and physical health and the importance of preserving our natural habitats. The McCain Foundation...
Weeks after COVID-19 lockdowns, The McCain Foundation offered an historic donation to food banks in McCain communities across Canada. In total, $1.3M was distributed to more than 65 food banks, shelters, community kitchens, and schools in New Brunswick, Manitoba and Alberta. For New Brunswick’s Food...
“Dancing with Purpose” is a central value of the Atlantic Ballet of Canada whose innovative programs, in addition to being recognized internationally for their artistic beauty, create opportunities for community dialogue and mobilization. With its company of international professional dancers, the Atlantic Ballet company performs...
McCain Kids’ Table delivers healthy meals to children in schools in partnership with McCain Foods and Breakfast Club of Canada. Since the program’s inception in 2017, The McCain Foundation has provided support for breakfast and lunch programs in 23 schools serving more than 490,000 meals...
Up to 70% of Canada’s wetlands have been lost, primarily due to settlement and other development. Saving these environments, and the waterfowl and other wildlife that rely upon them, has been the mission of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) for more than 80 years. DUC is...
More than 42,000 wildlife have been cared for by the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre since it opened its doors in 1984. The Centre recovers and returns wildlife to its natural habitat and runs a wide variety of educational programs. The McCain Foundation is proud to...
Agriculture for Life is an Alberta-based charitable organization that aims to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for agriculture. It is one of nine provincial organizations that, together, are “Ag in the Classroom” (AITC), Canada’s leading provider of agricultural educational programs, teacher professional development, and...
United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) has been delivering summer literacy and math camps to children across Canada since 2005. In New Brunswick, United for Literacy partners with First Nations communities to deliver programs to those most in need. Educational leaders, family members, and elders...
Youth Impact Jeunesse is the largest and most diversified service provider for at-risk youth in New Brunswick. In collaboration with many community organizations, Youth Impact Jeunesse provides a safety net to vulnerable young people in the Greater Moncton area. The McCain Foundation provides funding for...