COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

we do more than raise bugs

We Love Giving Back To Our Community

Beneficial Insectary takes pride in contributing and giving back to ourĀ community. Whether it is sponsoring local youth fundraisers, local non-profits, holding food drives, back-to-school supply drives, or Christmas toy drives for families and children in need, we are here as a team giving back and promoting kindness.

LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

Shastaforce Farm Project

Feeding, Engaging, Educating, Guiding, & Mentoring Our Youth

OUR MISSION

To impact the community by changing lives of our youth, by providing fresh produce and grounds for farming therapy. Also, to unite and educate on farming, the vitality of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and the opportunity to be a child in a safe environment.

OUR VISION

We are driven by a vision of a healthful, strong community, where the prosperity and welfare of children regardless of their socio-economic status or home life situations have access to grounds where healing, education, stewardship, and an abundance of nourishing foods are readily available.

In partnership with the Association for Counseling, Education and Support, Inc. (A.C.E.S), the Shastaforce Farm Project will provide:

  • Local schools, FFA chapters, and 4H Clubs will allow us to educate their kids on the importance of agriculture, farming, and biological control agents.
  • Farming Therapy/Horticultural Therapy in our ‘Healing Garden’ for anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
  • Fresh Produce Program for local schools.
  • Junior Farming Program
  • Field Trips – Local School & Home Schooling Groups
  • Grounds for school-age children to become educated on all aspects of farming and how to develop positive life skills.
  • Supplying produce for farm-to-fork initiatives.
  • Community Events
  • More to come!
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Other Local Projects We Support

Local 4H Clubs & FFAs

Donations to their causes, and active participation and volunteering at the Shastaforce Farm Project.

Food Drives

We work closely with non-profits to supply canned, boxed and jarred food for families and children in need.

Back To School Supplies Drives

Our employees go above and beyond every year collecting school supplies for families and children in need.

Community Engagement

Shasta Mud Run, Motocross, Youth Options, and the Western Service Workers Association (WSWA).