The Project to End Hunger in Our Hometown

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About The Initiative

Starting in our Hometown

We believe food security can be achieved, and that we all have a responsibility to help achieve this goal. We also believe that there’s no better place to start than in the hometowns of Mower County, Minnesota.

We’ll share what we learn, so that all hometowns can benefit.

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Austin Daily Herald: New Mobile App Launches to Combat Food Insecurity in Mower County
The Hometown Food Security Project has launched an innovative mobile app designed to transform how our community addresses food insecurity. This tool connects all community members with food resources and volunteering opportunities, and collects critical data,...
SNAP Benefits: Understanding Current Research and Future Changes
By Ethan WattersDrastic changes may be on the horizon for SNAP—here's what you need to know.SThe landscape of food assistance programs is evolving, with changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sure to affect our local community. Recent research...
A Decade Empowering Families and Students 
By Alba Muñoz SaizAustin Aspires is building a stronger community through education and collaboration.When Jayne Gibson talks about the team behind Austin Aspires, her face lights up with pride. Whether helping a newcomer with school enrollment, mentoring a student,...
Quiet Dedication to Helping Austin’s Immigrant Community

Building bridges with heart, Varinh Van Vugt’s journey from newcomer to lifeline for Austin’s immigrant families.

Packing with Purpose: Students Lead the Way

In partnership with local organizations, the Hometown Food Security Project co-led the Nourishing Champions snack-packing event at Austin High School.

Community Assessment: Food Insecurity in Mower County

Through dozens of stakeholder interviews, surveys, community listening sessions, subject matter expert input, and countless conversations, the Coalition has complied an informative report for starting to understand hunger in our community.

Read the Mower County Food Insecurity Community Assessment Report to learn more.

Hometown Food Security Project

Hometown Food Security Project
318 Main St N.
Austin, MN 55912

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