Bhutanese community reaps harvest for food banks
LETHBRIDGE — Two food banks are reaping the harvest of Bhutanese immigrants in Lethbridge.
The Buthanese Seniors’ Group grew 2,277 lbs. of food, including potatoes, onions, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, and herbs. It’s being divided between Lethbridge Food Bank and Lethbridge College Food Bank.
Majib Mangal, manager of the community connection program for Lethbridge Family Services Immigrant Services, says it’s been three successful years so far.
“It started with the need in the community,” Mangal said. “Most of those fellows who are part of this garden project have a background in gardening and farming.”