A Dryden area food network is one of five finalists for a $5,000 grant from Tbaytel in its annual fall “For Good” campaign.
The Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is looking to increase food access and skills in rural communities.
The money will be used to support the Co-op Cred, a pilot program aimed at food security for low income individuals in our region.
Working with community partners in Dryden and Red Lake, the Co-op will offer food skills workshops, allowing participants to gain currency that can be used to purchase local goods.
Meantime, St. John’s Catholic School in Red Lake is one of five finalists for the $1,500 grant.
The money will be used to purchase new and additional equipment for the school’s Cross Country Ski Club.
Officials say currently there isn’t enough equipment and the items they do have is over 20-years-old.
The school is hoping to have enough pairs of skis to allow every child interested in cross country skiing to participate in the sport.
Both initiatives rely on voting from the public.
You can now vote online until October 29th at 3:00pm.