South Grenville Food Bank Project

A new community initiative in Edwardsburgh Cardinal is bringing together local land users, agricultural businesses, and farming partners with a shared goal: growing support for the Food For All South Grenville Food Bank.

The South Grenville Food Bank Project will see crops planted on over 25 acres of land made available for the project on Brouseville Road, between Jordan and Wynands Road, with proceeds from the harvest helping support food bank operations and food security efforts in the region.

The project is made possible through contributions from multiple local partners, including land use, crop inputs, field operations, transportation, and project coordination. Partners have stepped forward to provide everything from seed and fertilizer to planting, harvesting, and logistics support, helping maximize the project’s impact on the community.

Work on the property has already begun, with herbicide application and soybean planting taking place in May, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to support neighbours in need.

“This project demonstrates what can happen when local people, businesses, and agricultural partners work together toward a common goal,” explains Deputy Mayor Steve Dillabough. “It’s a practical example of community supporting community. I’m proud and grateful to see so many contributors coming together to help strengthen food security in South Grenville.”

The project reflects how community partnerships can create practical solutions to local challenges, with agriculture, business, and volunteer support working together toward a common purpose.

Bonnie Pidgeon, Executive Director, Food For All South Grenville Food Bank shares positive impacts the project may have on their clients: “Access to fresh food is critical to maintaining good health for clients with limited income. We are grateful to our local agricultural partners for their contributions and support. Funding from projects like this helps the food bank purchase fresh and protein-rich foods for those who need them most.”

As the growing season begins, this initiative serves as a reminder that support for neighbours can take many forms, and that local collaboration can have a meaningful impact close to home.