Potash of Saskatchewan : PotashCorp matches Saskatchewan’s generosity with $1 million gift to food banks

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) and the Food Banks of Saskatchewan today celebrated another successful $1 Million Matching Gift Campaign in support of the province's 29 food banks.

Once again Saskatchewan people demonstrated their spirit of giving during the holiday season, donating approximately $1.8 million to the food banks. For the sixth year running, PotashCorp provided a $1 million donation. Since 2010, PotashCorp and Saskatchewan citizens have raised more than $15 million.

'Year after year, people do not hesitate to step up for the province's food banks, which are an invaluable part of the food security network in Saskatchewan,' said Wayne Brownlee, PotashCorp Chief Financial Officer. 'This cause is close to our hearts at PotashCorp and we are grateful that so many others feel the same way.'

Between 2008 and 2015, food bank use in Saskatchewan increased almost 51 percent, according to the most recent Hunger Count report. Forty-five percent of people helped by the food banks are children.

'Food banks across Saskatchewan offer their heartfelt thanks to PotashCorp for this amazing partnership and community leadership,' said Steve Compton, Executive Director of the Food Banks of Saskatchewan. 'This support ensures that in communities large and small across Saskatchewan, food banks will continue to support families and individuals experiencing hunger and food insecurity.

'On behalf of the more than 28,000 people we proudly serve each month, thank you PotashCorp!'

Money from the matching gift campaign not only funds food purchases, it helps many food banks support vulnerable citizens through education programs, counselling and more.

As the world's largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.

For further information please contact:

PotashCorp	Food Banks of Saskatchewan
Randy Burton Director, Public Relations and Communications Phone: [phone] E-mail Randy	Steve Compton Executive Director, Food Banks of Saskatchewan Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]