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Feeding Greene

TYPE SOLAR FOR NONPROFITS

SIZE 34.9 KW

LOCATION STANDARDSVILLE, VA

PROGRAM SOLAR MOONSHOT

YEAR 2023

FUNDING GRANT

The Project

Feeding Greene is dedicated to ensuring that no one in Greene County goes to bed hungry. Originating in a local church, they have grown into their own 501(c)(3) entity, serving as the sole food pantry in their small rural community. Open three days a week, they provide a vital service for families. In addition to labeling their food's nutritional values, they generously offer their resources to support local families. Collaborating with the local extension office, Feeding Greene goes beyond food distribution. They also offer healthy nutrition classes, provide education for special needs students, coordinate with farmers markets to assist families on food stamps, and collaborate with other food banks for SNAP applications, all with a focus on nutrition and equity.

BQuest proudly supports Hammond Climate Solution's Solar Moonshot Program with individual grants that help nonprofit organizations across the United States afford the switch to clean energy. With the help of BQuest's grant through the Solar Moonshot Program Feeding Greene installed a 34.9 kW solar system that will allow them to build a sustainable future for their nonprofit to continue supporting those they serve while also saving money.

What They Are Saying

"Feeding Greene is excited to be reducing our carbon footprint while also reducing our monthly electric bill. These savings will allow us to focus on our mission at a time that our services are in high demand all while advancing sustainability through waste reduction, water conservation, and protection of natural ecosystems."

- Megan Meyers, Volunteer Grant Writer, Feeding Greene.

The Impact

762

METRIC TONS CO2 MITIGATED

$90,075

LIFETIME SAVINGS

Carbon Equivalencies

170

Number of gasoline-powered cars off the road for 1 year

853,371

Avoided emissions from burning 853,371 pounds of coal

909

Carbon sequestered by 909 acres of forest in 1 year