In an organization with over 130 locations sprawled across small towns and urban centres worldwide, Richardson International is well positioned to support its communities. The agribusiness and food processing giant has long recognized this, making community giving a core part of its identity, and instilling that value at every location from Estevan, Saskatchewan to Great Ryburgh, England.
In Winnipeg, Manitoba, home to the company’s headquarters, that commitment to community takes root through a decades-long partnership with United Way Winnipeg, one of the city’s leading social impact organizations. This fall, Richardson’s Winnipeg offices concluded their 2025 United Way Workplace Campaign, continuing a tradition that has made it one of the city’s top corporate contributors year after year.
The annual campaign blends philanthropy with participation. Employees are encouraged to attend educational sessions, visit United Way Winnipeg agencies, and take part in other initiatives that show how the city-wide charity plays a role in their community.
“We want our people to see the impact of their support firsthand,” says Erin Moder (Senior Director, Taxation), who chaired this year’s campaign. “It’s one thing to contribute financially, but hearing directly from United Way’s organizations and the people they serve really changes how we think about our role in the city.”
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In 2025, Richardson’s campaign raised over $360,000 for United Way Winnipeg, once again cementing its place as one of the top workplace donors in the city. Combined with an employee donation match from parent company James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), the company’s total contribution effectively doubled to over $720,000.
“The matching program reinforces that giving back isn’t just a personal act of generosity. It’s something our entire organization stands behind.”
Craig Sheldon (Executive Vice-President, Finance & CFO).
Richardson’s relationship with United Way Winnipeg dates back to 1965, generating millions of dollars in support since. For many longtime employees, the fall campaign has become as much a part of their annual calendar as the start of harvest season. And as the company’s Winnipeg team solidified its partnership with United Way, other Richardson locations where United Way operates, such as Thunder Bay, Ontario, have launched campaigns of their own, further extending the culture of giving back.
Looking ahead, Richardson’s organizing committee is already thinking about the 2026 campaign. “Each year, we see our people come together in new ways to support the community,” says Moder. “The generosity of our employees is what keeps this campaign thriving. It’s a legacy we are proud to build on.”
As this year comes to a close, Richardson’s eyes are set on the future. Included in that future is a commitment to community that remains stronger than ever, both across its global network and right here in its hometown of Winnipeg.
To learn more about United Way Winnipeg and its affiliate locations, visit www.unitedway.ca
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