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‘People Are Hungry’: Karuna Food Pantry Struggling to Meet Rising Food Needs in Ottawa
Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 11/4/25 Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 11/4/25

‘People Are Hungry’: Karuna Food Pantry Struggling to Meet Rising Food Needs in Ottawa

Rising food prices and cold weather have increased demand at One River Zen’s Karuna Food Pantry, a community outreach project serving Ottawa families in need. Read the full story at Shaw Local.

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One River Zen Names Writer & Artist for Residency in Ottawa
Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 9/25/25 Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 9/25/25

One River Zen Names Writer & Artist for Residency in Ottawa

Shaw Local coverage of One River Zen’s Writer–Artist in Residence program — Sensei Michael Brunner on the intersection of Zen practice and creative expression in Ottawa, Illinois. Read the full article at Shaw Local.

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One River Zen Adds Micro Pantry to Help Those in Need
Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 10/2/24 Press Coverage Sensei Michael Brunner, Ottawa, IL | Founder & Abbot 10/2/24

One River Zen Adds Micro Pantry to Help Those in Need

One River Zen expands its outreach with a new Micro Pantry in Ottawa, offering food and essentials to neighbors in need — an expression of Zen compassion in action. Read the full article at Shaw Local.

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