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Celebrating 150 Years by Expanding Access to Nutritious Foods
The celebration included worship, readings and prayers as the group marked 150 years of support for families, with 4 million members worldwide.
Last Sunday, the Giggleswick with Settle Mothers' Union branch led worship at Holy Ascension in Settle to mark their 150th anniversary, featuring a Mary Sumner flowerpot sculpture honoring the founder's legacy.
Founded 150 years ago in Old Alresford by Sumner, the organization now includes four million members across 83 countries, supporting family initiatives like 'Stepping Stones' that serve local communities.
Commemorating its own 150th anniversary, medicine-maker Lilly is expanding access to protein-rich nutrition; Melissa Coe, associate vice president of social impact strategy, stated the goal is making "health possible for more people."
Partnering with HATCH for Hunger and United Way, the initiative supports cold storage infrastructure at 150 food pantries, enabling distribution of more than 5 million protein-rich meals annually across communities.
Because protein-rich foods require continuous refrigeration, improving storage capacity remains critical to addressing food insecurity, reflecting the belief that when communities access necessary nutrition, better health follows.