Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area preserves and tells the story of American agriculture and its global significance through partnerships and activities that celebrate the land, people, and communities of the area. Through the development of a network of sites, programs and events in a 37 county region of Northeastern Iowa, Silos & Smokestacks’ mission is to interpret farm life, agribusiness and rural communities - past and present.

Silos & Smokestacks offers a variety of opportunities for educators and youth. Ag-based lesson plans and primary resources are offered through their website CampSilos, professional continuing education credits are attainable through summer workshops and funding for field trips is distributed through the bus grant program. They also offer program awards to help partner organizations in the region tell and preserve their stories of American Agriculture.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area is eager to partner with organizations that are fighting hunger in order to bring the stories of Iowa's hunger fighters into area museums and draw attention to the relationships between history, agriculture, and the present day fight against hunger.

How to Help:

Individuals and organizations should contact Silos & Smokestacks directly to explore opportunities to work together on issues of hunger. Anyone can find out more about Silos & Smokestacks current programs by signing up for their newsletter online.