Free Grab & Go Groceries for the Holidays

We’re excited to offer 75 pre-packaged grocery bags to support kids and families with additional groceries during this holiday season. Be sure to arrive early— these are available on a first-come, first-served basis!

Download the Hometown Food Security Mobile App

Fight Hunger with Your Phone

The new mobile app supports our mission of ending food insecurity in Mower County. 

THE COALITION TO END HUNGER IN OUR HOMETOWN.

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About The Initiative

A Coalition Focused on Hunger

We know that no one individual or organization can end hunger alone. That’s why our community has assembled a coalition of local organizations, companies, government representatives, volunteers, and hunger-relief partners. Together, we will work to make a difference for the communities of Mower County.

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.

Our goal is that Mower County will be deemed a food secure community when data indicates a 3% food insecurity rate and all individuals have access to sustainable systems meeting nutrition needs to include food preferences, dietary needs, and culturally competent food to promote a lifestyle conducive to a flourishing community. Our goal will be achieved through informed solutions related to partners, programs, policy, and research.

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.

Some of our Coalition Partners

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.

Providing More Than Education 

Riverland Community College tackles food insecurity among its students in collaboration with the Hometown Food Security Project…

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318 Main St N.
Austin, MN 55912

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