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It Takes a Village to Feed Children
by Luke Welch, Food Bank Coordinator When I first stepped into this role in 2020, we were preparing to move from a small space in the back of our administrative office to an 11,000 square foot location in southern Iowa
Corridor CANstruction
CANstruction is a unique fundraising competition in which teams “can”struct sculptures out of cans of food. Viewers will have a chance to vote for their favorite work of can-art to choose a winning team. Following the display of the artwork,
A Summer Resource for Families
By Naia Goodman, Mobile Crisis Response Manager I hope you are looking forward to the upcoming summer break with your kids. The thought of Summer break approaching could be bringing up a mixture of feelings, but remember that you can
Bend & Brunch Fundraiser
It’s Bend & Brunch time! On Sunday, May 19th we are offering yoga, mimosas, and a special breakfast menu whilst fundraising for Period Poverty Awareness month. Yoga will be from 10am-11am & will be hosted by Katherine Posten, RYT 200. Period poverty is defined
Pets are family, too.
A small dog recently caught kennel cough during a temporary shelter stay while her owner was in the hospital. Thankfully, CommUnity’s Financial Support program was able to help cover the cost of her antibiotics so they could get better, together.
Healing Prairie Farm Hygge Open House
*Rescheduled event* You’re invited to attend the Healing Prairie Farm Hygge Open House on January 27 from 1 – 4 p.m. This event is your chance to connect with program staff, tour the renovated homes on the farm, meet the
New Year’s Resolutions: Helpful or Harmful?
By Emma Huntzinger, Communications Manager Originally posted December 30, 2022 Each new year brings with it feelings of renewal, hope, cleansing… But it can also bring with it feelings of intimidation, anxiety, and fear. So, as the clock strikes midnight
Friends of the Farm
Miss Kitty the horse Likes: Grain, apples, carrots, Kayla Dislikes: Sharing food Miss Kitty is a calm, sweet horse who does not spook. She knows her name and will come running for food. Miss Kitty and Kayla share a stable
