Ontario Voted: The SEED Wins $50,000 for Community Food Access!

0:00 The Meridian Small Business Big Impact Awards Celebrate small businesses making a real difference in their communities And this year, thousands of nominations led to 15 organizations,
0:11 each receiving $10,000 to support their work. Five of those organizations moved on to a province wide public vote.
0:19 And you voted. And the message was clear.
0:23 Rob and I are here today to announce that the Ontario public voting has now been completed,
0:29 and it's our absolute pleasure to announce that The SEED has won the grand prize of an additional $50,000.
0:43 The SEED in Guelph is the Ontario Votes, winner of the Small Business Big Impact Awards. Recognized for their community powered approach to food access,
0:52 dignity and care. It's very exciting news We are so thrilled to be the recipient of the $50,000. That money will go to good use.
1:03 Within our warehouse space, within our staffing teams. We're always eager to, increase our reach.
1:10 And the more funding we have to do that, the better.
1:13 at the Guelph Community Health Center, we believe in a community without barriers to health and well-being.
1:17 Food insecurity is a huge issue in Guelph Wellington County and all of the funds are going to go towards some of our core operating to move food through our community.
1:28 We have 24% of households that are food insecure. And we are helping solve that. Congratulations to The SEED, Community chose and winner.
1:37 receiving $50,000 to grow their impact. With Meridian's support.