Partner Spotlight: The Native American Advancement Foundation
Hiv[h]ai is the O’odham word for sunflower. Kai means seed. For Addy, teaching kids in the GuVo district of the Tohono O’odham Nation about growing food is about more than just having something fresh to eat. “It’s about investing in long-term food sovereignty,” says Addy, “and reasserting our traditional food systems, our culture, and our language.” Addy is the Garden Coordinator with the Native American… Read More
Read More“After my first volunteer shift, I went back to my car and I cried.”
“I had been donating for years, but I wanted to be closer to the work,” says volunteer Mel. “I wanted to be hands-on.” After his first shift greeting people arriving for food assistance, Mel sat in his car and cried. “I was stunned,” he says. “I was overcome by the scope of the need. I… Read More
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