A Century in Canadian Communities: RCL's 100^th Anniversary kicks off a 5-year engagement to provide one million meals to Canadians facing food insecurity

MONTREAL, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Reitmans (Canada) Limited ("RCL") today announced a five-year partnership with Food Banks Canada that will provide one million meals to Canadians in need.

Since 1926, RCL has sought to make a positive impact beyond its stores. That commitment is rooted in a simple belief:  that investing in local communities helps to build a stronger social fabric. RCL is proud of its Canadian heritage, and feels a strong responsibility to give back to the communities in which it operates and that have helped shape its success. Today, food insecurity is one of the most pressing challenges facing people in Canada. Through its partnership with Food Banks Canada, RCL is helping to address this most basic need.  

Food Banks Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow, supporting a network of more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations across the country.

"RCL started as one community store in 1926 in Montreal, and we have grown to be a part of communities across Canada for a century," said Lisa Reitman, Vice-President, Business Development & ESG, RCL. "Helping to provide one million meals to people in need, from coast to coast, is a meaningful way to give back to the communities that have welcomed us for generations."

"At a time when food banks across the country are facing historic demand, partnerships like this are more important than ever. With nearly 2.2 million visits to food banks each month, the need for support continues to grow in communities from coast to coast," said Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Canada. "We are incredibly grateful to RCL for stepping up to help meet this moment. Their generosity will help food banks provide essential support today while bringing us closer to our mission of relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow. Together, we can ensure more people in Canada have access to the food and support they need to thrive."

To learn more about food banks canada, visit www.foodbankscanada.ca

About Reitmans (Canada) Limited

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is one of Canada's leading specialty apparel retailers for women and men, with retail outlets throughout the country. The Company operates 385 stores under three distinct banners consisting of 216 Reitmans, 85 PENN., and 84 RW&CO.

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