Auburn Backpack Program Conferred $1,000 From Farmers Cooperative

FARMERS COOPERATIVE awards $1,000 to the Auburn Backpack program as part of the organization’s hunger grants. Accepting are, from left, Nancy Hawley, John Crawley, Ralph Krause, Jason Lambert and Ellen Bohlken. Hawley is treasurer of the local committee, Krause is chair and Bohlken is a member. Crawley is grain originator and Lambert location manager with Farmers Cooperative. Farmers Cooperative representatives noted the impact the Auburn committee has on addressing food insecurity is invaluable. The Auburn Backpack program will be in its 15th year during the 2026-2027 school year.
Nemaha Valley Observer photo by David Swanson