As federal funding for food assistance hangs in the balance, Willits residents are taking matters into their own hands. An emergency town hall meeting this Saturday at the Little Lake Grange will bring together community leaders, local nonprofits, and concerned citizens to address growing food insecurity challenges.

Mendocino County is facing unprecedented uncertainty in its ability to support families struggling to put food on the table. Supervisor John Haschak and representatives from organizations like Nuestra Alianza de Willits, Willits Daily Bread, and Food Not Bombs will discuss local resources and strategies to combat hunger.

The event, sponsored by the Little Lake Grange and the National Grange Rural Life Initiative, invites community members to ask critical questions and understand the current landscape of food assistance. “We want people to come and find out what’s happening locally to feed our community during these uncertain times,” event organizers explained.

With economic pressures mounting, local nonprofits are playing an increasingly vital role in supporting vulnerable populations. The town hall represents a grassroots approach to addressing systemic challenges, emphasizing community collaboration and mutual support.

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations, with a collection bin available on-site to support local food banks. The meeting will provide a platform for transparent dialogue about food security challenges and potential community-driven solutions.

The emergency town hall takes place this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Little Lake Grange, located at 291 School St. in Willits. It’s an opportunity for residents to become informed, engaged, and part of a collective response to food insecurity.