September is Hunger Action Month!
Arizona is the 3rd highest producer of fruit and vegetables in the country – producing 12% of the nation’s fruits and vegetables – yet 963,130 Arizonans struggle with food insecurity (defined as the occasional or constant lack of access to food).
September is a time when we come together to rally around our food banks and neighbors in need, create awareness around hunger, and take action as everyday advocates.
No act is too small when it comes to ending hunger. It takes all of us.
Join us weekly for stories to inspire you, data to inform you, and many ways you can make a difference this month and all year! Download the flyer on the right to keep on your fridge for all to see.
30-Day Action Calendar
WEEK 1
Tuesday, Sept. 3 – Hunger Action Month Kick-Off. Joins us on Instagram or Facebook.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 –Vote for AzFBN in the Newman’s Own Foundation Community Choice Awards to help us feed more kids.
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Thank a school meal kitchen worker, in person or online. Meet our Hunger Heroes, Kathy and Debbie.
Friday, Sept. 6 – #National Food Bank Day. Thank a food bank worker, in person or online.
WEEK 2
Monday, Sept. 9 – Check in on the older adults in your life – your grandparents, neighbors, etc.
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – HUNGER ACTION DAY – Wear orange, share our social media posts, and join our Grove of Good community. Share this flyer to get others to take action alongside you, all month-long!
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Promote LGBTQIA2S+ hunger research by sharing our survey.
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Share the simplified SNAP application (ESAP) with an older adult you know.
Friday, Sept. 13 – Head to Facebook and Instagram for our favorite books to read on all things anti-hunger.
WEEK 3
Monday, Sept.16 – Share our food bank directory on social media or in person.
Tuesday, Sept.17 –Learn about how the Arizona Food Bank Network supports member food banks.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Sign up below to volunteer at your local food bank.
Thursday, Sept.19 – Hold a Facebook fundraiser or start a peer-to-peer fundraiser on AzFBN’s behalf.
Friday, Sept. 20 – Sign up for a food drive at your local food bank, linked below. Or, create a HungryFriend account to give to AzFBN every time you dine out!
WEEK 4
Monday, Sept. 23 – Learn about Mercedes and our produce rescue program.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Donate to help support our produce rescue efforts. Taylor Swift did!
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Watch this video about how Friends of the Farm, our farm-to-food bank program, supports local farmers and food banks alike.
Friday, Sept. 27 – Consider showing your support with a hunger relief license plate!
Monday, Sept. 30 – Help End Hunger. Sign on to pass a strong Farm Bill.
You can support food banking, advocacy, and innovation in hunger action when you donate to the Arizona Food Bank Network!
Stories have a powerful way of inspiring action. Your experience navigating programs, lived experience with food insecurity, or story of hope can help others get the support they need. Have a story to share? you can reach out to [email protected]
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