Hunger Action Month
Working Together to End Hunger
Hunger Action Month (September) is a nationwide awareness driver, designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. This annual month-long campaign brings attention to the reality of food insecurity and promotes ways for individuals to get involved in the movement to end hunger. We invite you to join us in taking action to help end hunger here in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
“I fight hunger because people should not
– Dedicated volunteer
have to choose between food and medicine,
food and housing expenses, food and gas,
or just food and anything else.
Food is something we can fix.”
“Having enough to eat isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. I think it’s something that all people should have access to without fear or concern, and if we’re able to lift that burden for families just a little bit, then it’s worth everything that we do.”
– Food bank staff member
Take Action this Hunger Action Month
Donate
Every $1 provides 9 meals’ worth of food to help end hunger in
West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula!
Volunteer
One hour of volunteering can provide up to
200 meals!
Advocate
Use your voice and spread the word about the pressing issue
of food insecurity.
Go Orange
Put on your favorite orange clothes and raise awareness
for hunger!
Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this September!
There are a variety of ways you can get involved with the movement to end hunger all throughout the month; join us in raising awareness for hunger however feels right for you. Make sure to tag us in your updates on social media and share using #HungerActionMonth!
September 4: Special check presentation at the Whitecaps game!
September 8-11: The Blue Bridge downtown Grand Rapids lights up orange!
September 8: Kendra Scott and Evereve special events in Breton Village from 1:00-5:00pm!
September 9: Mitten Brewing hosts their annual golf outing for hunger!
September 10: Hunger Action Day! Get involved with a hunger-relief organization near you!
Every Friday: Check out WoodTV8 to tune into this year’s Football Frenzy Food Drives!
