Small Town Fights Back: How One Community is Battling Food Insecurity

In the heart of Mendocino County, a grassroots movement is brewing that’s about to shake up the status quo of food access. Willits, a small town with big heart, is taking matters into its own hands by hosting an emergency town hall to tackle the looming specter of food insecurity.
When Community Meets Crisis
With federal funding hanging in uncertain balance, local organizations are stepping up to create a safety net that refuses to let anyone go hungry. Supervisor John Haschak and a coalition of local nonprofits are joining forces to provide real, actionable solutions for families struggling to put food on the table.
More Than Just a Meeting
This isn’t your typical bureaucratic gathering. Organizations like Nuestra Alianza de Willits, Willits Daily Bread, and Food Not Bombs are bringing radical compassion to the table. They’re not just talking about the problem – they’re creating a community-driven blueprint for food security.
Action Over Apathy
On Saturday, November 22nd, the Little Lake Grange will transform into a hub of hope. Community members are invited to ask questions, share experiences, and contribute to a food bank collection bin. It’s grassroots activism at its finest – proving that when communities unite, no challenge is too big.
Bottom line: Willits is showing us that food security isn’t just a policy issue – it’s a human right worth fighting for.
AUTHOR: pw
SOURCE: Local News Matters






















































