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JANUARY 21, 2026<\/h4>\n

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In The Living Room – With Kate Mize of Kate’s Kans With An Update<\/h1>\n

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In this Living Room episode, we welcome Kate Mize of Kate\u2019s Cans for an honest and uplifting conversation about one simple but powerful mission: feeding people in Austin County.<\/p>\n

What began as a small roadside pantry has grown into a 24\/7 community resource serving families, individuals, and anyone in need. Kate shares how rising demand has led to the launch of a new, larger Purple Pantry, why the original January date was moved to February 1, and what this expansion means for the months ahead.<\/p>\n

The conversation also highlights the role of local small businesses, individual donors, and volunteers who make this work possible. From sponsorship opportunities and community events throughout the year to future plans for satellite Kindness Kiosks, this episode shows how collective effort can turn compassion into real, measurable impact.<\/p>\n

Located outside First United Methodist Church of Sealy, Kate\u2019s Cans operates entirely through community support, offering food and essentials to anyone who needs them, no questions asked.<\/p>\n

Watch the full video to learn how you can get involved, support local hunger-relief efforts, and help ensure that no one in our community goes without.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
\nAustin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Kate Mize, Organizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kate\u2019s Kans<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Watch the full conversation to learn how you can donate, sponsor, volunteer, or simply spread the word.
\ud83d\udcc5 Purple Pantry Launch: February 1, 2026
\ud83e\udd6b Donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items are encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n

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