united way initiatives

  • 600 food bags distributed to local students weekly.
  • 23,000+ bags packed yearly.
  • 550+ volunteers.
  • 11 Mower County schools.​
Thank you to our partners: 
​Christ Episcopal Church, Hormel Foods, Parenting Resource Center, and area schools
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  • Over 500 Mower County students supported with winter gear, clothing, and personal care items.
  • 2,300+ items distributed.
  • Top requests: Deodorant, Snow Pants, Laundry Soap, and Lotion.
Thank you to our volunteers:
John & Donna Kluczny, Barbara Mitchell, Ann Fuller, Kathy Huffman, and many more
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  • 160 Austin children are transported to and/or from preschool on the Rainbow Route.
  • 58 Mower County children receive financial assistance from Preschool Scholarships.
Thank you to our partners:
The Hormel Foundation, Parenting Resource Center, SMART Transit, and area preschools
  • 1,500 + volunteer shifts responded to.​
  • 13,200 + hours volunteered through responses.
  • ​$397,107 Impact Value​
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  • 342 calls from Mower County residents.
  • Top resources requested: Housing & Shelter and Employment & Income.
  • 100% Referral Rate.
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  • $5,343.62 saved by Mower County Residents.​

​One highlight from the past year is the launch of our Hometown Food Security Project, a collaborative and transformational effort led by Hormel Foods and United Way of Mower County. 

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