Feeding families and individuals in need

Apr 12, 2023

In November 2022, Alberta’s government announced $20 million over two years to support food banks and related food security organizations across the province. To date, $10 million of that funding has been distributed to 210 organizations that help put food on the tables of Albertans.

“After hearing from those representing food banks in Alberta, we knew our government needed to act. These grants are ensuring that food banks and other organizations big and small can carry out the incredible work they do. Our government is proud to be partnered with so many individuals dedicated to supporting those in need.”

Jeremy Nixon, Minister for Seniors, Community and Social Services
Of the funding provided, more than $3.4 million has been used to match donations made to food security organizations, up to a maximum of $50,000.

All 113 organizations that applied for the Donation Matching Grant were provided with funding.

“As we continue to see unprecedented demand for emergency food support, Albertans across the province are benefiting from the Government of Alberta’s investments into food security. It takes government, communities, organizations and individuals all coming together to fight hunger and its root causes."

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Video: A chain harrow is a game changer

Utilizing a rotational grazing method on our farmstead with our sheep helps to let the pasture/paddocks rest. We also just invested in a chain harrow to allow us to drag the paddocks our sheep just left to break up and spread their manure around, dethatch thicker grass areas, and to rough up bare dirt areas to all for a better seed to soil contact if we overseed that paddock. This was our first time really using the chain harrow besides initially testing it out. We are very impressed with the work it did and how and area that was majority dirt, could be roughed up before reseeding.

Did you know we also operate a small business on the homestead. We make homemade, handcrafted soaps, shampoo bars, hair and beard products in addition to offering our pasture raised pork, lamb, and 100% raw honey. You can find out more about our products and ingredients by visiting our website at www.mimiandpoppysplace.com. There you can shop our products and sign up for our monthly newsletter that highlights a soap or ingredient, gives monthly updates about the homestead, and also lists the markets, festivals, and events we’ll be attending that month.