Frozen fruit reaches remote Quebec schools through innovative cold chain partnership

A partnership between Lineage and Nature’s Touch has delivered thousands of pounds of frozen fruit to remote schools in Quebec. The effort aimed to improve access to nutritious food for students in Nunavik. Cold storage and transport solutions ensured the produce arrived safely and in good condition. The Lineage Foundation for Good worked with Nature’s Touch to expand food access in hard-to-reach communities. Their Customer Product Donation program managed the temperature-controlled transport of frozen fruits and vegetables. Over 6,000 lb. of strawberries were carefully shipped to schools in the region.

Lineage’s refrigerated storage and trucking network maintained proper temperatures throughout the journey. This preserved both food safety and product quality. For the final leg, Breakfast Club of Canada arranged deliveries by plane, ensuring the produce reached its destination. Hannah Hoskins, executive director of the Lineage Foundation for Good, praised Nature’s Touch for its commitment to reducing food waste. The collaboration allowed the company to extend its community support into previously inaccessible areas.

The initiative successfully delivered fresh, frozen produce to students in Nunavik. Schools now have better access to nutritious food, thanks to coordinated logistics and cold chain expertise. The partnership highlights how temperature-controlled transport can bridge gaps in remote food distribution.