A PLAYBOOK FOR
Food Secure Communities
Tools, insights and resources to help any community efficiently organize and implement efforts to reduce food insecurity.
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About This Playbook
Despite efforts to combat hunger in the U.S., food insecurity remains above 10% in 95% of U.S. counties (Feeding America, 2023). In 2022, Hormel Foods launched the Hometown Food Security Project in Mower County, Minnesota, uniting businesses, schools and nonprofits to address local food insecurity. This playbook includes tools, insights and resources that have emerged from the Hometown Food Security Project’s continuing work. It is being shared to help other communities tackle their unique food security challenges.
Helpful Tools
Project Management Tools
Often overlooked, project management tools will help keep things on track.
Customizable Templates
Meetings, timelines, and more these templates will help save startup time.
Marketing & Communication
Information about social media channels, press releases and more.
Inspiration
Insights to help inspire and inform your effort.
Unlock Potential Through Business Partnerships
Businesses bring a wealth of resources, from capital to subject area expertise, that can significantly boost the impact of nonprofit coalitions. Learn how to best:
- Use company workforces
- Share infrastructure
- Work with local organizations
- Put targeted resources into action
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