Sept-Îles, April 28, 2025 — The Port of Sept-Îles is proud to announce a financial commitment of $30,000 per year over the next five years to support the Meals on Wheels program at Centre d’action bénévole (CAB) le Virage. This renewed partnership will help ensure the continuity and quality of this essential service, which delivers healthy, balanced meals to the homes of seniors and those who are semi-independent or in vulnerable situations.
« We’re very pleased to renew our commitment to CAB le Virage, a long-standing partner, and help maintain an essential service for our community. The professionalism and commitment of the volunteers at CAB le Virage are a true source of inspiration, and we wish to support their efforts to improve the quality of life of beneficiaries, in particular by providing healthy, comforting meals to those who need them most », said Pierre D. Gagnon, president and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles.
«This funding is essential for us to meet the growing demand while absorbing food cost increases. Thanks to the support of the Port of Sept-Îles, we can continue to provide a stable, quality service for the people who depend on it every day », added Maxime Pineault, president of CAB le Virage.
In addition to its financial support, the Port of Sept-Îles gets actively involved every year during National Volunteer Week, when members of its team join CAB le Virage volunteers to help prepare and deliver meals.
With this new commitment of $150,000, the Port will have provided nearly $285,000 in financial support since 2018 for this service, which is greatly appreciated by the community.
About the Port of Sept-Îles
Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is North America’s largest ore-handling port, with a projected volume for 2025 of over 40 million metric tons. It is also recognized as the largest primary aluminum port terminal in the Americas in terms of its business volume and was named Best Specialist Dry Bulk Port or Terminal at the IBJ Awards 2024. The Port is also deeply committed to sustainable development and has pioneered the first environmental observatory on the St. Lawrence to monitor the marine ecosystem as well as a research chair with Université Laval to study coastal ecosystems and port operations. The facilities at the Port of Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada.
About CAB le Virage
Centre d’action bénévole le Virage is an organization that has been working for many years to alleviate the loneliness and isolation of vulnerable people in Sept-Îles. With the help of dedicated volunteers, CAB le Virage delivers an average of 500 meals a week to its 150 beneficiaries, providing comfort and support to those in need.
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Sources:
Frédérick J.Tétreault
Communications and Public Relations Director
Port of Sept-Îles
Phone: 418-965-3764
ftetreault@portsi.com
Karoline Gilbert
General Manager
CAB le Virage
Tél : 418-444-2228
direction@cablevirage.org