Events
A Work Of Art – Creating Food Security 2024: Community Event
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...
Inviting Table
Join the Welcome Center of Austin on September 13th for the Inviting Table, an event that brings together neighbors to share a meal and foster connection! RSVP here to reserve your spot. RSVP
Mayo Clinic Symposium: Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare
On September 18, 2023 the Mayo Clinic Health System will be hosting the inaugural community and rural health symposium! Coalition member Tammy Snee will be speaking at the symposium, which will bring together multidisciplinary healthcare leaders to discuss critical...
Bingo with the Back Program
Join the United Way of Mower County this Friday, Aug. 11th, for a fun-filled Bingo night to support the Backpack Program, which provides children who may rely on school for food with nutritious kid-friendly meals and snacks. Join for appetizers, drinks, a silent...
Community Health Resource Fair
Looking to learn more about health resources available in our community? Stop by the Hormel Institute Friday, April 21 from 9am-4pm to get more information on community health resources.
Family Connections Family Fun Night
Join the Family Connections Program for a Family Fun Night at the YMCA at ACRC Community Gym on Tuesday, April 18. Learn about Mower County community resources while enjoying games, prizes, and food. Admission is FREE!
Community Action Planning: April 12 Food Security Forum
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...
Community Forum: Mower County Food Security Assessment – Nov 3, Nov 5
Interested in local food security issues and efforts? Join us at one of two forums next week! Your feedback is critical to creating informed solutions that will positively impact Mower County residents. The Hometown Food Security Coalition is conducting an asset-based...
300 Food Bags filled for Backpack Program
Thank you Hormel Foods Emerging Leaders, for volunteering for the Backpack Program! Volunteers packed around 300 food bags today! Foods bags will be given to local Mower County students. To learn more about the Backpack Program visit...
Austin Snack Packing Event a Success
Dear Volunteers: When our community comes together to get something done, it can have a huge impact! last Friday's packing event hosted by United Way, Hormel Foods, and Matter received an outpouring of community support and was a huge success. We appreciated the...
Hometown Food Security Project
318 Main St N.
Austin, MN 55912
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