Alliance brings hunger in Burnet County into focus

  • Mayor Richard Westerman proclaimed September Hunger Awareness Month on Sept. 7 during the regular city council meeting. Pictured, from left, are Bernadette Ellis, Helping Center Executive Director Sam Pearce, newly-hired and first full-time employee Jaelyn Nelson, Alliance representative Pam Rodgers and Westerman. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Mayor Richard Westerman proclaimed September Hunger Awareness Month on Sept. 7 during the regular city council meeting. Pictured, from left, are Bernadette Ellis, Helping Center Executive Director Sam Pearce, newly-hired and first full-time employee Jaelyn Nelson, Alliance representative Pam Rodgers and Westerman. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Burnet County Hunger Alliance has raised local awareness about a hidden need but also made strides since its inception to improve the local situation and expand participation in the cause. On Sept. 7, members of the nonprofit group attended the regular city council meeting, where they updated the council on progress and accepted a proclamation by Mayor Richard Westerman. Seven percent of Burnet…

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