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.

About the Project

SNAP Directory is Now Available

Download The Mower County 2025 SNAP Directory today. Get the support you need Local agencies and resources to help you apply for and navigate SNAP benefits. SNAP Resource DirectoryMower County Obtenga el apoyo que necesita Agencias y recursos locales para ayudarle a...

Planting the Seeds of Literacy

The team behind The Read Seed is changing young lives through the power of books and early literacy.

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,...

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.

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

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