Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Harvesting, Processing, and Storage of Cultural Vegetables to Strengthen Food Security in Equity-deserving Black Communities

Agreement Number:

LFIF7-FIAL7 - 2187

Agreement Value:

$90,649.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aim to purchase irrigation systems, floating row cover, vegetable harvester with spare battery pack and blade set, vegetable processor, vegetable washer, vegetable packaging, vegetable cleaning, cold storage with installation costs, and a cargo van to improve access to culturally appropriate, nutritious vegetables for marginalized Black communities.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Purchase irrigation systems, floating row cover, vegetable harvester with spare battery pack and blade set, vegetable processor, vegetable washer, vegetable packaging, vegetable cleaning, cold storage with installation costs and a cargo van.

Location:

Aylmer, Ontario, CA N5H 2R4

Reference Number:

235-2024-2025-Q4-00084

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

736851130

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Igbo Association of London and Area

Program:

Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects

Program Purpose:

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund aims to strengthen food systems to be resilient, integrated, and sustainable, and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food, primarily for the less privileged.

NAICS Code:

6242