Every day, hundreds of thousands of people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are experiencing hunger. We all know how important food is to our everyday lives; everyone needs food to live a full life. That’s why we are encouraging everyone to join us this September as we work together to end hunger!
Hunger Action Month is a nationwide awareness driver designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. 1 in 7 people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula is at risk of hunger, and the need for food continues to increase to this day.
Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. People are constantly facing difficult decisions like whether to pay for medicine or for food, when in reality they need both to survive. We believe hunger is unacceptable, and if you agree, keep reading to learn how YOU can take action to help end hunger, today!
Throughout the month of September (and beyond) we encourage everyone able to take action in any of the following ways:
- Spread awareness! Connect with your social network to share why you’re taking action this September, and let them know in order to end hunger, we all need to work together. Advocate for your neighbors in need!
- Wear orange! Orange is the color of hunger relief, so you can show your support by wearing orange this month and sharing with those around you why they should #GoOrange as well!
- Give time or money! When volunteering at the food bank, you can help provide around 200 meals in just one hour! You can also find a local food pantry or meal program near you and get involved. Generosity with your finances can also make a huge difference! Every $1 donated helps provide 9 meals’ worth of food, which is enough to feed 4 families.
- Follow along! Throughout the entire month of September, keep up with our social media accounts (find us @feedingwestmich on all platforms) to see what we’re up to! We will be highlighting important information, discussing exciting opportunities and sharing impactful stories; all things you don’t want to miss.