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charities supported last year
apply for a tax credit for the
surplus food they donate.
“Employees are encouraged to
find ways to do things better and
they show pride in the results,”
says Somerville. At monthly
in-person town hall meetings for
all staff, someone is always recognized with a Golden Pallet award
– named for the warehouse pallets
– for going above and beyond.
Bui’s own work has been
recognized with a promotion to
assistant manager and she has
found support in learning her
new role. “My manager’s door is
never closed,” she says. “It’s such a
collaborative environment.”
At GVFB, Somerville finds that
employees connect due to their
shared passion for reducing food
insecurity. “They do their work
with a smile because they can see
the end result,” she says. “Every
day, we feel proud to see our
trucks on the road.”
100%
job-related and unrelated
tuition subsidies
$
1,000
health spending account
$
1,250
mental health
practitioner benefit
The GVFB invests in the professional growth of its employees, funding their enrolment in leadership courses
and public speaking workshops.
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