Wildsight Elk Valley will receive just over $100,000 from the federal government’s Local Food Infrastructure Fund.
The fund is supporting food banks and community organizations by distributing $9.98 million among 192 community-led projects across the country.
According to the federal government, Wildsight Elk Valley will get $102,598 to purchase an electric vehicle with a refrigeration unit and food storage containers along with charging infrastructure.
Canadian government officials said the fund is meant to support the development of a healthier and more sustainable food system across the country.
“As we continue our efforts to stabilize food prices and bring relief to Canadians, this new funding through the Local Food Infrastructure Fund will help put more healthy, local food on tables right across the country,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
More: List of Local Food Infrastructure Fund projects (Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada)