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Local farmer Brandon Gussiaas recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Grow Communities donation to Carrington’s Daily Bread.
Carrington’s Daily Bread will use the funds to supply food in the 2023-2024 school year with the “Blessings in a Backpack” program.
“We are incredibly blessed by Brandon and his decision to direct these funds to the Blessings in a Backpack program. This donation will cover five weekly distributions of the bags of food, bags that include two protein, two fruit, two breakfast and two snack options for the child’s weekend. It needs to be noted that this is the second time Brandon has blessed this program! We are so thankful!” said, Jan Bakke and Anna Grenz, co-directors of Carrington’s Daily Bread.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded nearly $65 Million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the worthiest causes.
Dedicated to making a difference in rural farming communities, the Grow Communities program asks farmers across the county to participate by nominating nonprofit organizations with resources to strengthen their local communities.
Last August, farmers entered for the chance to direct a $2,500 Grow Communities donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice. Farmers have directed donations to food bank, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit and support the vibrancy of rural America.
“Bayer Fund is proud to work side-by-side with framers to identify local eligible nonprofit organization that are able to provide their resident with solutions that leave a lasting impact” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.
To learn more about how America’s Farmers are making an impact, visit http://www.AmericasFarmers.com
