Libro Credit Union launches “Seed Exchange” for the community

A community "seed exchange" is being undertaken at the Libro Credit Union branch at 463 Sandwich St. S. in Amherstburg. People can bring in their unused seeds while other people can take seeds for vegetables they want to grow.

A local financial institution is doing what it can to help local gardeners and for those wanting to grow their own food.

Libro Credit Union has launched a “seed exchange” where people can drop off vegetable seeds they are not using while others can pick up the seeds.

Tammy Affleck, the community manager of the Amherstburg branch, said they want everyone to have access to food, and the ability to grow it themselves if they need or want to.

“We’ve been looking at doing it for a long time,” stated Affleck. “We’re just starting it. It’s not too late to plant. They’ll be able to harvest off their plants in September.”

Affleck said whether people have gardens or pots large enough to grow plants, they want people to have access to food. Those with seeds left over from their own planting can drop off their extras at Libro Credit Union.

“We wanted to do something to help people with food accessibility,” said Affleck. “We want to do something for the community.”

People can come into the Amherstburg branch, check out the table near the entrance to the building and find out what seeds and what food works for them.

Affleck added the “seed exchange” program is not just for Libro owners, but for the entire community. People can come in for some seeds even if they don’t have any others to exchange, she said.

Libro's Amherstburg branch is located at 463 Sandwich St. S.

By Ron Giofu