Council proclaims Aug. 28 Mina Davis Day for Valley of Hope’s food-distribution work
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Austin City Council recognized Mina Davis and her nonprofit Valley of Hope for moving food through local partnerships; the proclamation credited the organization with distributing more than 1,000,000 pounds of food across the Austin metro area.
Council member José Velázquez presented a proclamation on Aug. 28 recognizing Mina Davis for her work with Valley of Hope and declared the date Mina Davis Day in Austin.
Velázquez said Valley of Hope has collaborated with local food pantries, food banks and businesses to deliver “reliable, nourishing, and healthy food” to neighbors in need, and he cited the proclamation’s claim that the organization has moved more than 1,000,000 pounds of food throughout the Austin metropolitan area since 2021.
Mina Davis, the founder of Valley of Hope, accepted the proclamation and said the organization’s growth reflected community innovation and dedication. “When you put your mind to it, there’s no stopping,” Davis said, adding that the work to address food insecurity “never stops.”
The presentation was a ceremonial recognition. No council vote or funding action accompanied the proclamation.
The proclamation text noted Davis’s background, her nonprofit’s mission to reduce food waste and increase food access, and her continuing work toward addressing food insecurity through partnerships across the city.