June 25, 2026 — Food For Life
The RCO Foundation (RCOF) is making its first significant grant, investing in Food for Life to expand access to fresh, nutritious food across Halton Region.
At a time when food insecurity is increasing across the region, Food for Life continues to scale its operations — rescuing surplus food, supporting local agencies, and ensuring that families have access to healthy meals. With support from the RCOF, that work will take a meaningful step forward.
The Foundation’s grant will fund a new refrigerated truck, increasing Food for Life’s capacity to safely collect, transport, and distribute fresh food across Halton. The additional capacity will help increase food access to the more than 3,500 households Food for Life supports across Halton Region, with 1,200 of those households from Oakville.
“This is about more than a truck — it’s about ensuring fresh, healthy food reaches people when and where it’s needed most,” said Gary Comerford, president of the RCO Foundation. “We are committed to supporting practical, high-impact initiatives that strengthen our community.”
“Supporting our local neighbourhood has always been a cornerstone of Rotary’s mission”, said Lynn Childs, president of the Rotary Club of Oakville. “With this donation of a new, refrigerated truck to Food For Life, we are excited to see the substantial increase in their footprint. With this mobile solution, it will directly address the food insecurities many individuals and families face every day AND right in our own communities…literally fueling life, one block at a time!”
“This investment will significantly expand our ability to serve the community,” said Karen Randell, executive director of Food for Life. “With this new truck, we can reach more families and deliver more fresh, healthy food where it is needed most.”
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community by addressing immediate needs with practical, scalable solutions.
The RCO Foundation (RCOF) is an independent registered Canadian public foundation dedicated to supporting high-impact charitable initiatives. Guided by Rotary values and the principle of Service Above Self, RCOF provides funding to strengthen communities locally, across Ontario, and internationally through qualified partners.
Through thoughtful stewardship and strategic grant-making, RCOF supports a range of community priorities, including health, community well-being, youth, and other areas of need. The Foundation is committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering meaningful, measurable impact.
