How You Can Help End Rural Hunger

Driving to South Spokane Fiber Fest you'll notice rolling hills of wheat, barley, lentils and peas.  Palouse farmers are hardworking stewards of our land; their day often begins at sunrise and finishes long after the sun has gone down.   It's through their efforts and the efforts of farmers all over the world that we are able feed our family healthy wholesome meals. 

However, hunger is a reality for many folks who live in rural America.  Lack of work opportunities, lack of child care options, limited communication and transportation networks, and uncertainty in agricultural and agricultural based employment all add up to an estimated 15.4% of rural households facing the scary reality of food insecurity.

I am very proud to partner with the Palouse Food Bank during the South Spokane Fiber Fest. The Palouse Food Bank is a community ran organization that provides those in need with food donations.  Once again, the Palouse Food Bank will be serving lunch at a reasonable price on site for attendees at South Spokane Fiber Fest.  They will also be accepting monetary donations to those who wish to give.

I'm asking 2013 attendees to be an active part of the solution to end rural hunger.  For every attendee who brings a canned or boxed food donation, you'll receive an extra raffle ticket for the lovely prize drawings.  For three years now, the town of Fairfield has been very gracious hosts as hordes of fiber enthusiasts overtake the Community Center and Library.  I would love to say "thank you for your support" with full food donation boxes.  

(More info on rural hunger can be found at Feeding America )