Food Security

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

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

Summer EBT UpdatesWe have some updates on the Summer EBT / Meals 4 Kids program. The S-EBT cards are starting to be sent. Here are answers to some of your questions on this program: When will I receive my S-EBT card?Most families will receive their Summer EBT cards in...

A food lifeline for kids in Minnesota’s Mower County

A Work of Art 2024 In April, the SPAM® Museum opened its doors to the Austin community to celebrate and advance the efforts to address food insecurity in Mower County. At the event, "A Work of Art: Creating Food Security," hundreds of pieces of art created by Austin...

Major Jeff Strickler’s efforts to help fight hunger have touched thousands of lives in Mower County and beyond over his 40 years of service.

On Thursday evening, at the SPAM Museum, a special showing was held featuring the art of students at Austin Public Schools. The exhibit, “A Work of Art — Creating Food Security,” opened up the difficult question of food insecurity to students who examined the issue...

Mary Weikum has a lifetime of knowledge about food insecurity.

You’re Invited! All are Welcome. Thursday, April 25th, 2024 Join us for an evening of community spirit and art! Free! The Hometown Food Security Project and Hormel Foods invite you to celebrate creative projects from local students, and learn about our efforts to...