(Jackson, MN)--Federated Rural Electric in Jackson recently presented donations totaling $30,000 to the four main food shelves in Jackson and Martin counties. The four food shelves are located at Heron Lake, Lakefield, Jackson and Heaven’s Table in Fairmont/Sherburn.
Federated took advantage of matching funds from two organizations to triple the impact. General Manager Scott Reimer says Federated donated $5,000 per county and then secured matching funds from CoBank’s Sharing Success Program and Basin Electric Cooperative.
CoBank provides Federated with long-term financing for line construction and fiber projects, while Basin Electric is a wholesale power provider for Federated. Federated’s tripled donation was split among Jackson and Martin counties.
Since Heaven’s Table serves all of Martin County, they received half of the donation, or, $15,000. The three Jackson County food shelves in Heron Lake, Lakefield and Jackson divided the other half, receiving $5,000 each.
