Southeast Linn Community Center

09/04/2026

For today's , we're sharing a Hunger Action Tip! Did you know that if you have extra produce from your garden, you can drop it off at SELCC?

We put it in our self-serve area so that everyone has access to healthy and fresh FREE produce. So if you think your next-door neighbors might be tired of the porch zucchini and 🍅 all 🍅 those 🍅 tomatoes🍅, bring them to us! It's an easy way to take action against hunger in our community!

09/03/2026

We will be closed in honor of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. There will be no pantry access, senior meals, bingo, or Meals on Wheels deliveries. Have a happy and safe Labor Day!

09/01/2026

September is Hunger Action Month! Throughout the month, we will be posting about little things you can do to make a BIG difference in helping to fight food insecurity in Lisbon, Mount Vernon, and the surrounding area.

September is Hunger Action Month. Across eastern Iowa, too many individuals and families face food insecurity, but together we can make a difference. Join us throughout the month by taking simple actions to raise awareness, advocate for change, and support our neighbors at www.hacap.org/foodres

08/28/2026

🏃‍♀️ COME AND GET IT! 🏃🏾 We have so much FRESH produce! Cabbage, cucumbers, zucchinis, Swiss chard, kale, carrots, green beans, tomatoes and potatoes! (Breathe!) Also, lots of different types of peppers: Green, red, banana, jalapeno, and shish*to. All FREE while supplies last! We close at 4pm today!

08/28/2026

Last week our board of directors and staff members took a tour of the North Liberty Community Pantry! It was very inspiring to see their new building and all of the ways they serve their neighbors. Sharing best practices and processes between pantries strengthens our ability to serve our communities. We really appreciate the time Executive Director Ryan Bobst spent with us!

08/27/2026

Looking for cool school gear to fit your budget? How does FREE sound? Stop by our Freestyle Clothing Closet and see if we have anything in your kiddos' size. While you're shopping, maybe you'll find a little school spirit for yourself! The clothing closet is open until 6:30pm on Thursdays. Go Lions! Go Mustangs!

08/26/2026

We were delighted to co-host the Celebrate Community Fair with the Wellness Coalition of Rural Linn County during the Lisbon Sauerkraut Days Ice Cream Social! It was so fun talking to everyone and marking off their passports as they visited our table. We look forward to this event every year!

08/25/2026

News to know! If you order your groceries online, Fareway Stores Lisbon accepts EBT/SNAP as a form of payment.

We are excited to share that all Fareway locations now accept EBT/SNAP as a form of payment for online shopping orders. Did you know we also accept Debit/Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, Klarna, and FSA/HSA? 💸 🤔

With so many ways to pay, shopping online with Fareway is simple and easy.

Start your online shopping today: https://bit.ly/3wvLTHh

08/24/2026

Friday was our final summer lunch of 2026! It has been so wonderful to see so many community members share a meal and enjoy each others' company. We hope you will continue to dine with us at Community Eats! on the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 7pm.

THANK YOU to all of the amazing volunteers who helped us prep and serve lunch... and clean up afterwards! We could not do it without YOU! And a shout out to the United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon and First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon, Iowa for sharing hosting duties. We have SO many photos from throughout the summer. Here are just a few!

08/21/2026

Last week we were honored to welcome Aron Brecht, HACAP's Food Reservoir Director, to SELCC. HACAP is our partner food bank, and we appreciate Aron stopping in to say hello and get to know us better! After meeting with Executive Director Nicole McAlexander, Aron put on a hairnet and helped us serve lunch!