Hensall Co-op has announced the winners of its fifth annual Strong Communities Initiative, a program that helps support important projects in rural communities. This year, two organizations were chosen to receive a total of $20,000 in grant funding, while five other groups will share additional donations.
The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre in Centralia will receive $10,000 to support its Healthy School Snacks for Kids program. This program provides snacks to 34 schools across Huron and Perth Counties, helping about 7,000 students. The snacks give children access to healthier food, which can improve school attendance and lower the risk of health problems later in life.
The second major grant of $10,000 will go to ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services in Clinton. The funding will support its Driven to Care – Vehicle Replacement campaign, which provides transportation for seniors and people with health challenges. The service helps many residents in rural areas get to their important medical appointments.
Along with the two main recipients, additional support will go to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation for new medical equipment, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 468 in Hensall for an accessibility ramp, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 in Mitchell for a kitchen renovation, the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation for wound care equipment, and the Tiny Tater Childcare Cooperative in Carberry, Manitoba, for a new childcare centre.
Hensall Co-op says it will continue working to strengthen rural communities across Canada and looks forward to seeing the positive results of this year’s grants.
