Rice shipment for Toronto food banks involved in incident near Iran, CEO states

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank, as a shipment of rice intended for the organization was damaged by an Iranian drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The food bank’s CEO, Neil Hetherington, confirmed that one of the vessels carrying their containers was hit, causing significant delays. Despite this setback, the food bank plans to maintain its supply through diversified international sources, ensuring continued support for its clients amidst the crisis.

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