3M Harvest Lunch Reaches Goal of Feeding 2,000 People Across Leeds & Grenville

Leeds & Grenville, ON – November 13 –



United Way Leeds & Grenville is proud to celebrate the success of 3M Harvest Lunch, made possible through the generous support of 3M Global and the leadership of the Brockville team.

 Together, Harvest Lunch initiatives helped provide food and community connections to 2,182 people across Leeds & Grenville through valued partnerships. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch ‘96, Loaves & Fishes , Girls Inc of Upper Canada, QueenCare it’s a Mom Thing, Pathways Supportive Cabins, Lanark Leeds Grenville Addictions and Mental Health, Leeds Grenville Interval House, House of Lazarus and North Grenville Community Meals, the Weekenders Program, the Gananoque Food Bank and Seniors Association, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch ’97, South Grenville Food Bank and Kings Kitchen who were essential partners in maximizing the support from 3M.

“Harvest Lunch always reminds me of how important the United Way is to our community and how many in our community need the services that the United Way, and their partner agencies, provide. If you can, please donate to this worthwhile cause,” said Rich Muir, Plant Director, 3M Brockville.

In 2025, United Way Leeds & Grenville facilitated over 100,000 service provider and client interactions, which included essential support to Food Security such as the delivery of 85,697 meals on wheels, meals & snacks served to 23,670 youth with 4,986 adults accessing food security programs. Your support this year helps continue this work.

United Way Leeds & Grenville extends its sincere gratitude to 3M Global, 3M Brockville employees, community partners, volunteers, and supporters whose commitment continues to make Harvest Lunch possible. Together, their support is helping strengthen food security and build a healthier, more connected community throughout Leeds & Grenville. For more information or to support local initiatives, visit www.uwlg.org.

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About Us: United Way Leeds & Grenville is dedicated to improving lives and building a stronger community. We focus on critical issues such as food security, homelessness, housing, mental health, addiction, children and youth support. Through collaboration, innovation, and commitment to community, we strive to create vibrant, caring communities where everyone can thrive.

For more information, please contact:

Melissa Hindman, Director, Resource Development

613-342-8889 | Melissa.hindman@uwlg.org