by Jake Leithiser | Sep 28, 2023 | News
The Hometown Food Security Project has a new home, and it has company. Joined by Austin Aspires and representatives from the United Way of Mower County Backpack Program, the HFSP and its partners unveiled their office location with a grand-opening event...
by hrlfoodsecstg | Jul 14, 2023 | News
The Coalition has moved into a new phase of action, and we have created teams that are tackling various hunger reduction efforts, from big to small and short-term to long-term. We need your help to make the biggest possible impact! Please review an overview of action...
by hrlfoodsecstg | Apr 12, 2023 | In the News, News
In one of its biggest moves to date, the Hometown Food Security Project initiative held a large-scale Hometown Food Security Community Work Session and Summit Wednesday morning at The Hormel Institute in order to take its next steps. The purpose of the meeting was to...
by hrlfoodsecstg | Mar 31, 2023 | Events, News
Join the Hometown Food Security Coalition for an in-person gathering on Wednesday, April 12 as we strategically assess the structure and procedures of local food delivery systems, review previously identified resources and gaps, make collaborative decisions for...
by hrlfoodsecstg | Mar 1, 2023 | News
Via MN Department of Human Services During the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota received a waiver from the federal government to temporarily provide extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits known as Emergency SNAP, or E-SNAP. Federal officials...
by EthanF | Feb 6, 2023 | News
And on Tuesday afternoon it received some high-powered help. Celebrity chef and motivational speaker Carla Hall visited Hormel Foods World Headquarters to help pack food for the Hometown Food Security Project’s backpack program, a coalition of groups working locally...