Brings the Community Together
“The Fremont Harvest Festival Hay Art is one of the Fremont community’s favorite events each year,” says Karen Baird, Executive Director of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce. “Since the inception of the Hay Art competition, the Fremont Area Chamber and the community has donated over 70,000 pounds of food to TrueNorth’s Hunger Prevention programs. We are grateful for the giving community that we have supporting this event!”
The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Hay Art competition during the Fremont Harvest Festival, where local businesses and organizations transform bales of hay into creative works of art. Community members vote for their favorite works of art by donating shelf-stable food items. The donated food helps support the efforts of TrueNorth Community Services’ Hunger Prevention programs.
Events like this engage our local businesses and organizations, strengthen our community and help bring residents together. This collaboration help build and sustain strong, vibrant communities which are essential for supporting neighbors in times of need.
In total, 5,886.25 pounds of food was donated during the competition. This year, Fremont Middle School won the Hay Art Competition (pictured above far left), by donating 1,934.75 pounds of food.
“These donations make a tremendous difference in the lives of hundreds of food-insecure families and serve as a powerful reminder of our community’s compassion and resilience in the face of challenges,” says Mike Voyt, TrueNorth’s Hunger Prevention and Children’s Services Director.