Communities work together to address hunger

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021 Updated Nov 29, 2021

Butler County community garden — Photo courtesy Rebeca Pacheco

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Benjamin Herrold

Rebeca Pacheco’s work involves building collaboration in her community to address the challenges it faces.

Community garden — Butler County has a community garden for people to learn about growing food and help meet their needs.
Photo courtesy Rebeca Pacheco

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