by Jake Leithiser | Feb 6, 2025 | News
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,...
by Jake Leithiser | Jan 28, 2025 | News
By Ethan Watters Drastic 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...
by Jake Leithiser | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Summer EBT Updates We 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...
by Jake Leithiser | May 8, 2024 | In the News, News
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...
by Jake Leithiser | Dec 19, 2023 | News
The coalition debuted the inaugural Hometown Food Security Night on Thanksgiving evening with the Austin Bruins to a resounding success. The night was an opportunity for those in attendance to learn more about the hunger crisis in their own community, while also...
