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Now Hiring-AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunity!

World Hunger Relief is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engagement Coordinator to help expand our educational programs, strengthen partnerships across McLennan County, grow our volunteer base, and advance our mission through regenerative agriculture, creation care, and advocacy for neighbors experiencing food insecurity. This one-year service opportunity is a great fit for someone passionate about local food systems, community engagement, education, and nonprofit leadership. Apply today and help cultivate a healthier, more connected community.

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Spring Lake Farm

We work to catalyze a robust, resilient and regenerative food system that prioritizes local agricultural production, equitable access to healthy food and ecological sustainability.

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Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

We’re happy to provide a broad selection of educational opportunities for those who want to learn and support our mission, creating a global impact.

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We rely on the support of our local community. Whether you’re an individual, part of a group or looking for more immersive opportunities, we have an opportunity for you!

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We pursue our mission in 2 ways:

Spring Lake Farm

Our working 40-acre farm sits at the core of our mission to alleviate hunger around the world by actively participating in the promotion of a local food system that is just, equitable, and ecologically sustainable.

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Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

The Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability focuses on local educational initiatives that have the potential to achieve a global impact. Come grow alongside WHR!

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We pursue our mission in 2 ways:

Spring Lake Farm

Our working 40-acre farm sits at the core of our mission to alleviate hunger around the world by actively participating in the promotion of a local food system that is just, equitable, and ecologically sustainable.

Learn More

Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

The Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability focuses on local educational initiatives that have the potential to achieve a global impact. Come grow alongside WHR!

Learn More

We pursue our mission in 2 ways:

Spring Lake Farm

Our working 40-acre farm sits at the core of our mission to alleviate hunger around the world by actively participating in the promotion of a local food system that is just, equitable, and ecologically sustainable.

Learn More

Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

The Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability focuses on local educational initiatives that have the potential to achieve a global impact. Come grow alongside WHR!

Learn More

Volunteer

Support the mission of WHR by donating your time and talents. We can always use more help.

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Visit

Our mission isn’t possible without our community’s support. Come see us in action!

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Give

Help us continue to inspire and train others to create robust, resilient and regenerative food systems in their communities.

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“I love this farm! Got to visit and do some volunteer work. The staff are the most wonderful and kind and knowledgeable people ever.”

Jonathan S.

“This is a blessing for Waco. Great folks. Grow and harvest their own crops. Teach others how to provide.”

John W.

“Hunger is a world problem. WHR Farm teaches the hungry how to grow food and not just catch fish but how to grow them and other animals. Nothing has to be wasted.”

Lucy R.

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WHR seeks to alleviate hunger through education, research, and sustainable agriculture. Spring Lake Farm & Blackland Prairie Center for Sustainability

Summer volunteers needed! ☀️🌱 There’s al Summer volunteers needed! ☀️🌱
There’s always something growing at the farm, and we’d love an extra set of hands this summer!
Whether you enjoy working in the garden, caring for animals, organizing projects, or simply spending time outdoors, there’s a place for you here. We’re looking for:
🌿 Weeders
🚜 Mowers & weedeaters
🌱 Planters & mulchers
🥕 Harvesters
🐇 Bunny snugglers
🐥 Baby chick caregivers
🧹 Organizers & cleaners
☀️ And anyone who loves summer on the farm!
Not sure where to start? Join us for Thursday at the Farm! Stop by for a cup of coffee, take a walk through the gardens, meet our staff, and see how you can get involved. No pressure, just good company and a chance to connect with the farm.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours this summer, we’d love to have you.
📍 World Hunger Relief Farm
📧 Reach out to learn more or sign up on our website to volunteer!
A fresh look at the front of the farm! Our new fe A fresh look at the front of the farm!
Our new fence and front gates are more than an entrance. They represent another step in creating a welcoming place where our community can gather, learn, grow, and connect with the land.
A special thank you to everyone who generously donated to make this project possible! Your investment is helping create a space that will welcome visitors for years to come!
We are also incredibly grateful to Leatherman Fencing and Schilling Pipe & Steel for their excellent craftsmanship and partnership in bringing this project to life.
Thank you to everyone who continues to invest in the future of World Hunger Relief. We can't wait to welcome you through these gates!
Good news! We have plenty more grass! We’re loo Good news! We have plenty more grass!
We’re looking for volunteers to help mow and weedeat throughout the summer. Bonus points if you can drive a zero-turn mower.
Come enjoy wide open spaces, fresh air, and more mowing opportunities than you ever thought possible.
Send us a message if you’re interested!
We’re hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engag We’re hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engagement Coordinator!
Do you believe healthy communities start with healthy food systems, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to learn? Join us for a year of service at World Hunger Relief and help grow programs that connect people to the land, their food, and one another.
As our VISTA member, you’ll help strengthen volunteer programs, expand educational opportunities, build community partnerships, and increase access to hands-on learning experiences across McLennan County.
This is more than a service year. It’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, education, and sustainable agriculture.
•Living Allowance
•Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend
•Health Coverage
•Professional Development
•A chance to help cultivate a more resilient and connected community
Ready to serve, learn, and grow?
Apply today through AmeriCorps VISTA! Please feel free to repost this! 
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Elm Mott, TX 76640


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