Iowa food drive helps 230 farmers reach 94 counties statewide
The Iowa Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program began in 2022 and has delivered over 2 million dollars in food value. It aims to buy from at least 300 Iowa producers and reach all 99 counties via 15 distributors including food banks and hubs such as Northeast Iowa Foodbank and HACAP Food Reservoir, with 94 counties served and 694 sites receiving distributions.
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Be Kind to Yourself and Others: A Christmas Reflection
Kylie Alger shares a personal Christmas moment about embracing kindness amid loss. The piece argues that unseen battles shape behavior and that self kindness fuels greater compassion for others. It cites research on kindness improving well being and includes guidance on self compassion and mindful responses.
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