supporting our community

 The purpose of the Grindrod Garlic Festival Society is:
(a)  To raise awareness about and promote local food and agriculture, and  economically and environmentally sustainable farming practices;
(b) To foster community spirit by organizing the Grindrod Garlic Festival;
(c) To support related local community events, community organizations, artisans and education initiatives whenever possible.

In addition to supporting various community clubs and artists, in 2017 the Grindrod  Garlic Festival Society established a grant of up to $500 to be awarded to a class within School District 83 (North Okanagan Shuswap) with a project that is aligned with the purposes of  the Society.
 

We have received some wonderful feedback regarding this grant. Many schools are working with local garden clubs or agriculture experts and getting a lot of interest from families and other community members.

From North Canoe Elementary: "Since we got the garden going again, it's been interesting talking to people within the Canoe community.  When parents are at the school at night or on the weekends with their kids, some of whom are not school aged yet, they are very appreciative of what we are trying to teach/accomplish by having a school community garden.  Also, having guests come into share knowledge has been very important.  For Ian of Rocky Ridge Garlic Farm to share his passion for garlic/farming was huge.  Furthermore, we visited Green Farms nursery last spring and got many of our plants started early, leaving them to grow in their greenhouse."

School District 83 classes have received over $8000 from the Grindrod Garlic Festival Society and Enderby and District Financial since 2017!