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 EthanF | Jan 24, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
By Alba Muñoz Saiz Austin 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,...
by EthanF | Nov 20, 2024 | News
By Ethan Watters In her office in the Welcome Center in Austin Minnesota, Varinh Van Vugt has a collection of thank-you notes pinned to her wall. One stands out: a handwritten message from an elderly East African refugee. The three short sentences in imperfect English...
by EthanF | Oct 16, 2024 | News
In partnership with local organizations, the Hometown Food Security Project co-led the Nourishing Champions snack-packing event at Austin High School. By Ethan Watters The recent gathering on the east lawn of Austin High School had all the elements of the raucous...
by EthanF | Sep 27, 2024 | News, The Coalition
By Ethan Watters and Jenny Qi Riverland Community College tackles food insecurity among its students in collaboration with the Hometown Food Security Project Coalition, Hormel Foods and other community partners. Riverland Community College President Kathleen “Kat”...
