Harvesting at Windset Farms’ BC greenhouse has begun! With this local production, they are proud to announce that they have partnered with Food Banks BC to provide weekly donations for their entire season. This commitment will provide over 60,000 lbs in fresh, greenhouse-grown cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes.
In the province of British Columbia, 97,400 people are assisted every month; 30,000 of which are children. Food Banks BC also provides an additional 200,000 meals through shelters, soup kitchens and school lunches. With this enormous task, it’s no wonder that the food banks must rely on community members for donations and assistance. “Non-perishable food items are the staples of our food banks, however, it is wonderful when our food banks also have the opportunity to give out fresh, local produce,” says Laura Lansink, Executive Director at Food Banks BC. “When I visited a food bank that had received a large donation of tomatoes and cucumbers from Windset Farms, you could see how excited the clients were that received these items in their hamper that day,” Lansink adds.
Windset hopes that their commitment can encourage other food producers and community members to all work together for a hunger-free future. The households receiving assistance rely on the generous work of the food banks and their volunteers, and even one donation will help put nutritious, healthy fruits and vegetables on more plates.
For more information
Food Banks BC
Windset Farms
T: 604-940-7700