HUDSON–The St. Croix Valley Food Bank (SCVFB) is hosting its Summer Hunger BustersEventfrom 11:30 a.m. to 1;30 p.m.July 24 at the future home of their new food bank in the St. CroixBusiness Parkat 2181Jack Breault Drive, Hudson.“One in four children faces hunger in western Wisconsin,” said Ann Prifrel Searles, SCVFB Food BankCEO. “Thesummer season exacerbates this challenge for children, families, and seniors alike. It isimperative that wecontinueto work towards eliminating food insecurity because hunger-freecommunities are healthier communities.”Aimed at curbing summer food insecurity, Summer Hunger Busters brings together community leaders,businesssponsors, and local food trucks all united inending hunger in western Wisconsin. SummerHunger Busters allowsattendees to interact with their neighbors and learn more about the new food bankbuilding project. Food collectedfrom this event will go directly back to western Wisconsin communitiesin need.SCVFB Board President, Marc Ruska, said, “Summer is the time when the need is the greatest. Havingaccess tonutritious food sets the table for success, and Summer Huger Busters is part of our multi-faceted, growingresponse to making food more accessible in our community.”All who bring a non-perishable food or other free will donation receive a scoop of Nelson’s Ice Cream.This event will feature local foodtrucks Hot Mess and Lil Ferrucci’s. Beyond that, attendees will have theunique chance to connect with communitypartners and learn more about SCVFB’s multi-facetedresponse to connect with community partners and learnmore about SCVFB’s multi-faceted response tohunger.Submitted by St. Croix Valley Food Bank