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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…
The Backpack Program Transforms Lives
A food lifeline for kids in Minnesota’s Mower County
A Community Unites to Understand and Fight Food Insecurity
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...
A Lifetime of Service to the Community
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.
Austin Daily Herald: Student Exhibit Examined Food Insecurity Through Art
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...
Helping to Feed the Community
Mary Weikum has a lifetime of knowledge about food insecurity.
The Coalition and Austin Bruins Host First Ever Hometown Food Security Night
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...
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Community Meal a Success
On Thanksgiving Thursday, the Salvation Army hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community. This year, with the coordination and support of our coalition, and with the Austin Bruins hockey team joining the effort, the dinner was a big success. The number of...
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