Newsletter 7/10/2025

This week, HHI spoke with Governor DeWine about how strengthening our local food system can reduce hunger and create good jobs. From small farms to markets and groceries like Gem City Market, the Miami Valley is growing a healthier, more resilient economy—one fresh bite at a time.

Newsletter 7/10/2025

The podcast Regenerative Champions is back with powerful stories from small farmers using sustainable methods to grow healthy food in our communities. Created by OSU doctoral student Sherifat Alabi and supported by HHI, the series highlights the challenges and triumphs of a diverse group of urban and rural farmers across Ohio. Tune in for real inspiration from those building a more just and resilient Miami Valley food system.

Newsletter 7/3/2025

The Greater Edgemont Community Coalition and Solar Garden have been putting the work in for 40 years, taking a dedicated neighborhood approach to building a more sustainable local food system. HHI is proud to support their work through our resource and capacity building project, investing $2500 in their flagship “200 Yards” initiative.

Thanks to the Dayton Daily News for sharing our editorial “Hunger Crisis Looming in the Miami Valley”

Newsletter 6/26/2025

“Eat Fresh, Buy Local “ is HHI’s Local Food Campaign focused on encouraging everyone to make local food a healthy habit.  We believe one of the ways to end hunger is to create good jobs around healthy food, especially in underserved areas. Supporting our community food growers and businesses has plenty of benefits!

Newsletter 6/18/2025

June is Pride Month and a time to talk about the high rate of food insecurity in the LGBTQ+ community. Research shows that the hunger rate in this community is more than double the national rate and more than triple for those in the trans community.

Newsletter 6/12/2025

A town hall on June 17 offers a chance for you to learn and to voice your opinion. It’s a time to share any concerns about how the House budget may impact those who are struggling. HHI is proud to be on the agenda addressing the needs of those who are hungry as well as our local growers working to increase community food security.

Newsletter 5/29/2025

The newest stats on hunger show an increase just as SNAP is cut and we invite you to a policy discussion at HHI.

Newsletter 5/21/2025

We need to listen to Ohio’s farmers. Our friends at the OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association) have collected stories from small farmers as they discuss the challenges of tariffs.

Newsletter 5/15/2025

It’s the Gem City Market’s fourth anniversary, and that deserves celebrating! Join us at GMC on Sunday to mark this milestone for one of our community’s most amazing accomplishments!

Newsletter 5/12/2025

Food insecurity can lead to or exacerbate mental health issues. The constant anxiety food insecure people experience is lessened by programs like SNAP which has helped 42 million people put food on the table. Of those 42 million people, 80% are households that include children, seniors, or a disabled person.

Newsletter 5/1/2025

This week’s HHI newsletter profiles small business heroes who are the key to the local food system, as well as planned cuts to SNAP,  Tony Hall’s role in creating the National Day of Prayer, and some lively community events.

The one day Fast for Peace and Food Justice brought together 200 people to the Dayton International Peace Museum for inspiration, education and community unity.

World Food Program USA shares information about international hunger crisis.

Tony Hall talks about fasting and invites the community to join

Development consultant position available with HHI!

Miami Valley Community ID eliminates barriers.

What are the keys to a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine?

From the Peace Corp in Thailand to UN Ambassador, Tony talks about his life’s work.

Tony remembers President Carter as highly intelligent and moral