Presenting the new refrigerated cargo van are: left to right Morley Strachan, TSI Terminal Systems Inc.; Darcy Clarkson, DP World Vancouver; Tim Chapman, Western Stevedoring; Gordon Houston, Vancouver Port Authority

DP World Vancouver, the Port of Vancouver, TSI Terminal Systems Inc. and Western Stevedoring were successful in raising enough funds at their annual fundraising Gala to purchase a refrigerated cargo van for the Harvest Project.

The van is an integral part of the Harvest Project food recovery program that is designed to increase access to nutritious food for those who need it most on the North Shore. By using the refrigerated van to recover perishable food from grocery stores and food retailers, Harvest Project will reduce the waste of fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy products and meats. These perishable products will then be used to improve the nutritional quality of the food available to individuals and families who are using our services.

Each month, Harvest Project gives away an average of $42,000 worth of groceries to clients. The addition of fresh food will increase each grocery appointment by approximately $50 and increase of $6,350 per month.