¾«¶«Ó°Òµ | August 19, 2024

Join Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and Take Action During Hunger Action Month

No one should have to go hungry in the richest country in the world — yet millions of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns don’t have enough to eat. Our nation’s children, seniors, veterans and active U.S. service members should never have to worry where their next meal will come from.

If we work together, we have the power to set things right.Ìý

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemploymentÌýand food insecurity soared. In 2021, 53 million people turned to food banksÌýand community programs for help putting food on the table. The increase of inflation, along with rising food and gas pricesÌýthis past year have only exacerbated this problem, putting a pinch on families all across the country.ÌýÌý

This September, we can all do our part to end hunger – one helping at a time.ÌýWith every action, we get one step closer to making hunger in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ a thing of the past. It all starts with you!

Volunteer:ÌýFeeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’sÌýnetwork runs on volunteers! Sign up to volunteer at one of our 200 member food banks across the country. to find a food bank near you and volunteer.Ìý

Get Social:ÌýPost about what you’re doing to help end hunger this month. Don’t forget to tag Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÌýand use #HungerActionMonth on , , and .

Advocate:ÌýHelp Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ protect hunger relief programs for millions of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns by joining the Campaign to End Hunger. to sign the pledge.

Donate:ÌýEvery dollar you give helps provide at least 10 meals to families in need through the Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ network of food banks.ÌýOne of the most cost-efficient ways you can support Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÌýis to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program or through the Combined Federal Campaign if you are a federal employee (pledge CFC#11627).ÌýDon’t have a program?ÌýÌýto have your employer contact our team.ÌýYou can also .Ìý

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