CORRECTION - Sysco Canada to present $50,000 donation to Second Harvest

Sysco Canada to present $50,000 donation to Second Harvest, highlighting 26-year partnership

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    <p>Sysco Canada will present a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest on June 18, 2026, reinforcing a 26-year partnership through the Nourishing Neighbours program. In fiscal 2025, Sysco Canada donated 1.2 million meals, over $365k in financial support, and about 13,000 volunteer hours across 220+ partners, with 15% of donations directed to Northern communities. The event underscores Sysco&#039;s ongoing commitment to reducing hunger and food waste in Canada.</p>
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    <ul><li>Sysco Canada to present a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest. Part of Nourishing Neighbours; highlights a 26-year partnership.</li><li>Event on June 18, 2026, 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET; RSVP required for attendance.</li><li>Cumulative surplus food donated exceeds 1.34 million pounds, about 1 million meals.</li><li>Fiscal 2025: 1.2M meals donated, $365k cash, 13k volunteer hours; 220+ partners; 15% to Northern focus.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Sysco Corporation (SYY)</strong>: CSR donation and Nourishing Neighbours program; potential positive PR and ESG impact.</li><li><strong>Second Harvest (N/A)</strong>: Canada&#039;s largest food rescue partner; substantiates hunger-relief impact.</li><li><strong>James Maloney (N/A)</strong>: MP involved; political sponsorship not directly market-relevant.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The piece highlights a long-running philanthropic partnership and a material donation tied to Sysco&#039;s Nourishing Neighbours program, reflecting CSR impact rather than near-term earnings.</p>
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    <ul><li>No immediate revenue or earnings impact disclosed.</li><li>Positive ESG visibility could modestly support Sysco&#039;s brand in Canada.</li><li>Event timing around fiscal-year results may limit price reactivity.</li><li>Long-term partnerships align with Sysco&#039;s ESG narrative.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date/time: June 18, 2026, 2:30–3:30 p.m.</li><li>Donation: $50,000 via Nourishing Neighbours.</li><li>Cumulative donated: 1.34 million pounds of surplus food (≈1 million meals).</li><li>Fiscal 2025: 1.2M meals donated; $365k financial support; 13,000 volunteer hours; 220+ partners.</li><li>Sysco Canada: 337 distribution centers; 75,000 colleagues; FY2025 sales &gt; $81B.</li></ul>
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    <p>Neutral; potential minor positive sentiment impact on SYY over 1–3 months due to CSR momentum in Canada.</p>
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  <h2>Sysco Canada (SYY) to Present $50,000 Donation to Second Harvest, Celebrating a 26-Year Partnership</h2>

  <p>TORONTO, June 17, 2026 — Sysco Canada (SYY) is issuing updated event details for a press conference in which a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest will be presented. James Maloney, member of parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, and other elected officials will join Sysco Canada on June 18, 2026 to present Second Harvest with a <strong>$50,000</strong> donation. This corrected release clarifies the presenters involved and the timing of the event.</p>

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    <p>The contribution, made through Sysco's Nourishing Neighbours program, marks a milestone <strong>26-year partnership</strong> and underscores Sysco Canada's ongoing commitment to reducing hunger and food waste across Canada.</p>
    <p>The contribution, made through Sysco's Nourishing Neighbours program, underscores the company's ongoing commitment to reducing hunger and food waste across Canada.</p>
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    <p>Over the course of Sysco Canada's longstanding collaboration with Second Harvest, we have donated more than <strong>1.34 million pounds</strong> of surplus food, equivalent to <strong>over one million meals</strong>, helping ensure good food reaches communities in need nationwide.</p>
    <p>Sysco leaders, volunteers, and guests will conclude the event with a hands-on food sorting activity immediately following the press conference.</p>
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      <li><strong>What:</strong> Press Conference and presentation of <strong>$50,000</strong> donation celebrating Sysco Canada <strong>and Second Harvest's 26-year partnership</strong></li>
      <li><strong>When:</strong> Thursday, June 18, 2026, <strong>2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.</strong> (new time)</li>
      <li><strong>RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.</strong> Email <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=H4xUSLUrKwkp_UCc-JcrgM-Fm1-yJh17F78BO0f_n0gOG6IL9zZhAO6AFjc7-hkAQib60wea4rVHSVkmmoPFRg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">media@sysco.com</a> if you plan to attend and to receive additional information. Accredited media only.</li>
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    <h3>Why It Matters</h3>
    <p>Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge across Canada, particularly in Northern and remote communities where access is more limited. Partnerships like the one between Sysco Canada and Second Harvest play a critical role in closing this gap by redistributing surplus food to non-profits and community organizations nationwide.</p>
    <p>Through its Nourishing Neighbours program, Sysco Canada continues to invest in community-based solutions—directing proceeds from select products to support organizations focused on food access and hunger relief. As part of a multiyear commitment, <strong>15%</strong> of all program donations will support Second Harvest's efforts in Northern communities, where the need is especially acute.</p>
    <p>In fiscal 2025 alone, Sysco Canada donated more than <strong>1.2 million meals</strong>, <strong>over $365,000</strong> in financial support, and more than <strong>13,000 volunteer hours</strong>, supporting <strong>220+</strong> community partners across the country.</p>
    <p>This milestone event highlights how long-term collaboration between businesses and non-profits can deliver measurable impact—reducing food waste while building stronger, more resilient communities.</p>
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    <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br/> Heather Osler <br/> <a href="mailto:media@sysco.com">media@sysco.com</a><br/> (437) 239-5169</p>
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    <h3>About Sysco</h3>
    <p>Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 337 distribution centers, in 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than <strong>$81 billion</strong> in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.sysco.ca" title="www.sysco.ca">www.sysco.ca</a></p>
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    <h3>About Second Harvest</h3>
    <p>Second Harvest is Canada's largest food rescue organization and a global thought leader on food waste and perishable food redistribution. It rescues unsold surplus food from thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain to redistribute it to non-profits in every province and territory. This prevents harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere while improving access to nutrition for millions of Canadians experiencing food insecurity. Beyond food rescue and redistribution, Second Harvest is deeply involved in advocacy, research, training and education. Its groundbreaking reports, such as "The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste," provide critical data and insights to inform public policy and educate the public on sustainable food systems.</p>
    <p>Second Harvest is committed to driving systemic change, helping to shape policies and practices that reduce food waste and address its role in climate change, while also supporting communities by providing them with the food they need.</p>
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Sysco Canada will present a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest on June 18, 2026, reinforcing a 26-year partnership through the Nourishing Neighbours program. In fiscal 2025, Sysco Canada donated 1.2 million meals, over $365k in financial support, and about 13,000 volunteer hours across 220+ partners, with 15% of donations directed to Northern communities. The event underscores Sysco's ongoing commitment to reducing hunger and food waste in Canada.

CORRECTION - Sysco Canada to present $50,000 donation to Second Harvest

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