The Guelph Tool Library receives $20,000 Peavey Industries Community Agriculture Grant to support the Guelph Urban Food Initiative. The funding was issued as part of a national contest supporting Community Agriculture projects across Canada.
"Peavey Industries LP, better known as Peavey Mart, is thrilled to support the Guelph Tool Library’s Urban Food Initiative,” says Andrea Lacoursiere, Sponsorships and Community Engagement for Peavy Industries Western Canada.
“Fostering a sense of belonging in community helps us all feel like we contribute. For us at Peavey, this is really where we do our best work. From meeting our customers in the aisles and sharing our knowledge, to supporting projects such as the Guelph Urban Food Initiative,” says Lacoursiere.
Lacoursiere explains how a well-balanced diet is integral to physical health and how connecting to nature, getting outside and home-grown food plays an important role in mental health.
“We all know that a strong root system ensures healthy growth and bountiful yields. Taking on projects that address multiple barriers across systems is not easy work. We applaud the contributions made by the Guelph Tool Library in fostering a sense of holistic community health and are excited to support the Urban Food Initiative."
The Guelph Urban Food Initiative includes the Guelph Seed library, Backyard Caring Program, GROW Community Garden and the Urban Sugaring Project.
About the Community Agricultural Grant
Peavy Industries commits $100,000 each year to the Community Agriculture Grant. This annual grant supports community gardens, projects and organizations that support agricultural research and food insecurity. Application submissions begin on March 1st until May 31st.