CLINTON, Iowa (April 22, 2026) — On Wednesday, the Clinton Hy-Vee store celebrated Earth Day by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new community garden.
The valuable resource will provide more access to fresh produce for people in Clinton County, thanks to a new partnership between the Clinton Hy-Vee and two local organizations.
The Clinton Hy-Vee is hosting the garden on its property, providing water for the plants, and assisting with maintenance. Staff and volunteers from Skyline Center, Inc., are weeding the garden and harvesting the produce; while staff and volunteers from Information, Referral & Assistance Services are distributing the fruits and vegetables to clients of its food pantry.
“Hy-Vee is always looking for new ways to help keep families fed,” said Daniel Coronado, store director, Clinton Hy-Vee. “We are proud to support our neighbors in need by providing a sustainable source of nutritious food through this new community garden.”
“Information, Referral & Assistance has Clinton’s largest food pantry, serving all of Clinton County. Our partnership with Hy-Vee and their community garden reflects what is possible when local organizations come together with a shared purpose, ensuring that fresh, healthy food reaches neighbors who need it most,” said Regan Michaelsen, executive director, Information, Referral & Assistance Services.
“Along with bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to local food pantries, this new community garden also creates meaningful community integration opportunities for the individuals in our Skyline Day Habilitation program through weekly visits to pull weeds and tend to the garden,” said Brandon Rumler, executive director, Skyline Center, Inc. “As a local nonprofit, we receive a tremendous amount of support from the community, and this is a great way for our staff and individuals to give back.”
The dedication of this community garden is Hy-Vee’s latest effort to feed families in need. Last year, Hy-Vee donated more than $70 million through in-kind donations to fight food insecurity across the company’s nine-state territory.
