Celebrating Growth: Cellcom Grant Fuels Brown County Seed Library
by LuTia Colbert
Accepting the check in front of the Seed Library at the Central Brown County Library
At New Leaf Foods, we believe that the act of planting a single seed can hold immense power. It's a symbol of growth, potential, and hope. And thanks to the incredible generosity of Cellcom's Green Gifts program, that symbolism is continuing to grow in our community.
We are grateful to announce that the Brown County Seed Library has been awarded a grant of $600 from Cellcom. This generous contribution is a significant milestone for the program, which is a collaborative effort with the following partners: Brown County Community Gardens Program, Brown County Library, Green Bay Botanical Garden, Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, UW Extension Brown County, and New Leaf Foods. This partnership provides a free-to-use service where citizens, whether they hold a library card or not, can access and take home a variety of seeds to plant in their gardens.
According to Melissa Wass, Master Gardener and New Leaf Foods representative for the Seed Library, "We are so grateful to Cellcom and their Green Gifts program for supporting the Brown County Seed Library with a financial grant. This money will be utilized to purchase supplies needed to package seeds for distribution in our community, thus supporting our mission to empower residents to protect the current and future food supply in Brown County."
Seed libraries are essential in today's world, where sustainable, locally sourced food is a growing priority. By supporting the Brown County Seed Library, Cellcom is contributing to our mission of empowering residents to protect and enhance the future of our local food supply. This grant is a testament to their commitment to fostering sustainability and community well-being.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Cellcom and everyone involved in the Green Gifts program for their dedication to our community and their generous support of the Brown County Seed Library. Together, we are sowing the seeds of a greener, more sustainable future.
