September is Hunger Action Month and the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks is calling on everyone to take action to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Feeding America will be urging the public to collectively take one million actions to create change and end hunger by donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online.
“We can end hunger in the U.S. when we decide to work together with coordinated action and a shared belief that everyone deserves fresh, nutritious food,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “This year during Hunger Action Month, we are encouraging everyone to take action. Raise your voice. Volunteer. Donate. Our individual actions may seem small, but together they become a powerful movement that can change history.”
The USDA estimates 1 in 7 people and 1 in 5 children experienced food insecurity in 2022. A recent Feeding America survey found around 80% of responding food banks reported seeing demand for food assistance increase or stay the same in June 2024 compared to June 2023. This includes around 65% of responding food banks that reported seeing an increase in the number of neighbors served.
Every action counts toward one million actions during Hunger Action Month. People across the country can get involved through the many various efforts below:
Listening and Learning:
- Learn more about food insecurity from the people confronting it.
- Learn about the impact hunger has on communities.
- Read the Elevating Voices: Insights Report to learn about anti-hunger policy recommendations informed by neighbors facing hunger.
Committing and Acting:
- Get inspired with daily actions to take throughout the month at HungerActionMonth.org.
- Donate to a local food bank or Feeding America.
- Visit and volunteer at a local food bank.
Speaking Up and Advocating:
- Sign our petition to members of Congress urging them to strengthen critical nutrition programs in the Farm Bill that help seniors, families, children, active military members and other people in communities across the country.
- Join the conversation and share support by posting photos or stories of advocacy to social media with #HungerActionMonth and @FeedingAmerica.
For the third year, Feeding America will release its Elevating Voices: Insights Report, which highlights the experiences of people confronting hunger in the U.S. The report will be released on Hunger Action Day, Sept. 10.
Learn more about how you can take action by visiting HungerActionMonth.org.
Contact
Emily James
Feeding America
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
SOURCE Feeding America