December 27, 2018
People helping people, the credit union philosophy, was in full force at CAC Beardsley Community Farm. On Wednesday, December 19th a team of Y-12 Federal Credit Union employees harvested over 110 pounds of cabbage and broccoli. The produce was delivered to the Western Heights Baptist Center in Knoxville, where individuals in need had access to the fresh produce
CAC Beardsley Community Farm is an urban non-profit community farm that promotes food security and sustainable agriculture. Since 1998, Beardsley Farm has worked to increase access to fresh produce in Knoxville’s food deserts through produce donations, educational programs, and community gardening.
Every year, with the help of over 2,000 volunteers, they donate sustainably grown produce to local hunger-relief organizations and shelters. Beardsley Farm grows over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables on the farm, and donates over 10,000 pounds of produce annually. Produce donations go to a variety of Knoxville kitchens and pantries, including Mobile Meals, KARM, Global Seeds, and the Family Crisis Center.
About Y-12 Federal Credit Union
Y-12 Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial provider headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, with 14 branches located in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier and Union counties serving over 117,000 members.
The purpose at Y-12 Federal Credit Union is to be an innovative financial partner, transforming the lives of our members and communities by developing lasting relationships while delivering WOW experiences.
CAC Beardsley Community Farm is an urban non-profit community farm that promotes food security and sustainable agriculture. Since 1998, Beardsley Farm has worked to increase access to fresh produce in Knoxville’s food deserts through produce donations, educational programs, and community gardening.
Every year, with the help of over 2,000 volunteers, they donate sustainably grown produce to local hunger-relief organizations and shelters. Beardsley Farm grows over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables on the farm, and donates over 10,000 pounds of produce annually. Produce donations go to a variety of Knoxville kitchens and pantries, including Mobile Meals, KARM, Global Seeds, and the Family Crisis Center.
About Y-12 Federal Credit Union
Y-12 Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial provider headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, with 14 branches located in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier and Union counties serving over 117,000 members.
The purpose at Y-12 Federal Credit Union is to be an innovative financial partner, transforming the lives of our members and communities by developing lasting relationships while delivering WOW experiences.
Contact:
Betsy Cunningham, Community & Business Development Coordinator
BCunningham@y12fcu.org, (865) 482-1043
