We certainly have needs in the events sector. The promoters help us, but not enough to set up the necessary refrigeration logistics at event venues. We need to make planning a priority.
Let's look at the current example of FIFA. In Vancouver, we're working with our partner organizations to move a refrigerator. The Salvation Army will be collecting surplus food from FIFA during the matches held in Vancouver. We're currently looking into the possibility of moving a two‑door refrigerator to the event venue. I've been told that the venue no longer has enough space to handle the food collection, even though we could collect roughly 20,000 food servings over two weeks of matches.
If we fail to set priorities in advance and make our message clear, and we then require promoters to provide community organizations with the infrastructure needed to combat food waste and make an environmental and social impact to feed people, we're doomed to fail.
I think that it's crucial to prioritize food recovery and to send a clear message. All our partners are on board to join the movement.