The Johnson County Crisis Center was packed with food and people Tuesday as Project Holiday kicked off its holiday meal grocery service. The project, which is in its 29th year, serves about 1,800 people on average each holiday season. Sara Sedlacek, the Crisis Center’s communications and development director, said the number of people served increases […]
Food insecurity
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Community meals bring holiday spirit to anyone in need
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gathering with others to share a traditional meal is at the heart of many holiday celebrations. However, preparing the ritual festive spread can be an insurmountable expense for those who are already struggling to put food on their tables, or don’t have a table in the first place. Several organizations around the Iowa City […]
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Celebrate the summer solstice with Grow: Johnson County
Solstice Party and Open House Grow: Johnson County farm — Sunday, June 26 a 1 p.m. Grow: Johnson County, an organization formed over the last year to work towards and strategize ways to combat hunger in Johnson County, is inviting the public to a Solstice Party and open house event at their farm (4811 Melrose […]
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The fight against food insecurity: Johnson County group turns to fresh produce
For the 14.2 percent of Johnson County residents that are food insecure, access to fresh fruits and vegetables can be extremely…
