Lethbridge Food Bank to compete in national garden contest

The Interfaith Food Bank garden in Lethbridge is one of five across Canada competing in the Gro for Good contest, an initiative that supports community gardens and green spaces in schools and non-profit organizations.

The program aims to keep the spirit of community and the connection to nature alive while helping organizations develop sustainable gardens. Danielle McIntyre, Executive Director of the Food Bank, explains what makes the garden so special.

Voting closes this Sunday, October the 12th

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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