Moisson Outaouais Launches Expansion of its Facilities to Meet Growing Food Needs

Drazen Seslija

Moisson Outaouais has reached a significant milestone in its development with the official launch of its expansion project. At a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony held on June 5, attended by representatives from various levels of government, partners, and community associations, the organization confirmed that construction will begin in the coming weeks.

According to Sylvain Bertrand, President of BBL Construction, the project is on track for rapid completion. Construction is expected to be finished before the start of winter, while the new industrial kitchen should be operational by mid-summer, allowing the organization to expedite meal preparation for its clients.

The project represents an investment of approximately $6 million and will add some 8,200 square feet to the existing facilities. The chair of the Moisson Outaouais board of directors, Joseph Aghaby, indicated that the expansion will notably contribute to increasing storage capacity, optimizing logistics operations, and better supporting the 51 partner organizations served by the organization.

To finance the project, Moisson Outaouais is conducting a public campaign to raise $3.5 million. To date, approximately $1.7 million remains to be raised. At the event, BBL Construction announced a $75,000 contribution to the campaign.

“When you have the power to make a difference, you have a duty to make a difference,” said Sylvain Bertrand, inviting the business community and citizens to support the initiative to strengthen the region’s food assistance network. The expansion is being welcomed by the organizations that benefit from the support of Moisson Outaouais. With this expansion, Moisson Outaouais hopes to increase its capacity to meet the growing needs of the population and to more effectively support community organizations that fight food insecurity in the region daily.