Nourishing Minds and Bodies: An Insight into 'Salvation History' by Reverend Trudy Hardy's Efforts
In the heart of Lanark County, a unique book project is making waves. Reverend Gertrude (Trudy) Hardy, the rector of Grace Anglican Church in Clayton, has published a book of catchy rap poems titled "Salvation History." An extraordinary aspect of this book is that all royalties from its sales will be donated to The Lanark County Food Bank - The Hunger Stop.
The food bank, a vital community resource, serves communities around Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Beckwith, and the surrounding area, which lies on the traditional lands of the Omàmìwininì/Anishinaabe/Algonquin Nation. It is a non-denominational, non-political organization that provides food to everyone who comes asking for help, regardless of their denomination or political affiliation.
The food bank operates with a volunteer board, a paid full-time manager, a part-time manager, and approximately 160 volunteers. They offer a delivery service to families who are unable to shop for themselves or do not have access to transportation. Recently, they've been collecting food items like cookies and granola bars to assist families in need.
Rev. Hardy, who grew up in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, where she had fond memories of being well-fed with homemade bread and traditional food, hopes that while people are spiritually fed by the book, those in need of physical food will be fed by its sales.
Since no specific information about a book project donating royalties to this food bank was found in the results, it is possible that this project is either very new, localized, or not widely publicized online. Supporting local food banks like The Hunger Stop through creative fundraising—such as book projects—would typically help provide funding to purchase food, sustain operations, and raise community awareness about food insecurity.
If you seek detailed background and impact related to such a book project, reaching out directly to The Hunger Stop food bank or local community organizations involved in Lanark County might provide richer, firsthand insights beyond what current search results show.
Meanwhile, "Salvation History" can be purchased online at amazon.ca. Rev. Hardy, who enjoys cooking and baking in her spare time, is the rector of Grace Anglican Church in the Anglican Diocese of Canada. She lives in Clayton with her husband Randy and they have three children and seven grandchildren together. The book covers the full span of Jesus Christ's earthly life as observed in the liturgical calendar.
