Freshness Menu

Our Program: Freshness Menu

Freshness Menu is an initiative launched in the summer of 2024 to promote access to a healthy, fresh and balanced diet during the summer season, in particular for those facing food insecurity. The program is based on the preparation of salads made with simple, nutritious and accessible ingredients, and distributed throughout our 51 affiliated organization network.

The intention behind these meals is clear: we wish not only to offer a concrete food support, but mostly to offer a moment of respite and discovery.

Each salad aims at meeting a genuine need, with simplicity and respect.

Thought to be nourishing, fresh and easy to make, the salads will be accompanied with a recipe card, allowing users to easily reproduce them at home. This is a concrete way to sustain and encourage food autonomy within a daily life often confronted with incertitude.

Discover the 3 recipes offered this year

“What we include in these trays are not only foods, but also possibilities. We use ingredients that people don’t normally use to cook, but that are nourishing, accessible and versatile. We want every meal to give them the incentive to try, taste and cook. It’s our way of spreading sustainability.” — David Gagné, Kitchen Coordinator at Moisson Outaouais.

Mediterranean Couscous

Maple Flavour Chickpeas

Ceasar Quinoa

Did You Know That?

At Moisson Outaouais, $1 = $10!

Thanks to our leverage effect, with each $1 donation, we are able to buy $10 worth of food.

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Fact or Fiction?

When it comes to planned giving, there are many myths that can discourage potential donors. At Moisson Outaouais, we'd like to clarify these points to help you make informed decisions.

Fact or Fiction?

Fiction 1: Making a bequest is complicated

Fact: Making a bequest is often simpler than you think. It can be as simple as adding a codicil to your existing will, specifying an amount or percentage of your inheritance to be left to Moisson Outaouais.

Fact or Fiction?

Fiction 2: By donating life insurance, I'm depriving my family.

Fact: You can structure your gift of life insurance to support both Moisson Outaouais and your family. For example, you can take out an additional policy or designate part of the benefit to the organization and the rest to your family.

Fact or Fiction?

Fiction 3: Gifts of stock are only good for the wealthy

Fact: Gifts of stock can benefit donors at every level. They avoid capital gains taxes and can offer substantial tax advantages, even for smaller gifts.

Fact or Fiction?

Fiction 4: Planned giving is only for the wealthy

Fact: Anyone can make a planned gift. Whether through gifts of stock, life insurance or wills, there are options for every financial situation. Even a small gift can have a big impact.