Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project 2023 Update

Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project 2023 Update

Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project - Submitted

On October 10th, a group of volunteers harvested 11,000 bushels of barley at the Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project, marking the culmination of another successful year for the project.  Thanks to the continued support of area farmers and businesses, the majority of the costs of growing the crop were covered by donations.  The organizers anticipate that, after covering some expenses, approximately $55,000 from the Vegreville growing project will be contributed to the Canadian Food Grains Bank’s humanitarian efforts around the world.

The Canadian Food Grains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian churches working together to end global hunger.  Donations to the Food Grains Bank are matched by the federal government.  The funds raised are used to provide emergency food in times of crisis for people in the developing world, and to fund longer term development projects to increase food security.  Over the past 20 months, the Food Grains Bank has provided humanitarian aid to Ukrainians impacted by Russia’s invasion (both within Ukraine, as well as for displaced Ukrainians in neighboring countries). 

More information about the Canadian Food Grains Bank is available at foodgrainsbank.ca or by contacting a member of the local organizing committee.  Cash donations towards the Vegreville growing project, or to the Food Grains Bank directly, are always gratefully accepted.