September is Hunger Action Month!
Food insecurity is a year-round issue that affects all Arizonans in one way or another. Arizona needs you, Hunger Hero! Jump into action this September to answer the call and end hunger!
Hunger Heroes, assemble!
Whether your disguise includes a suit, a hairnet, or a backpack full of school books…we all have unique super powers that can stop hunger in its tracks. Take action today with our calendar of hunger-fighting activities!
Start a community fundraiser or food drive, help fund the emergency food system, and get ready to vote in the midterm elections…
With our powers combined, we can create a #HungerFreeAZ.
Hunger Action Month Calendar
WEEK 1
Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Happy Hunger Action Month! Join us on Instagram or Facebook and share about what you plan on doing this month to end hunger in your community.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 -Sign up to volunteer at a food bank or pantry with some of your friends and family. Use our map or keep scrolling to find your nearest food bank or pantry.
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Start an in-kind food drive! Be sure to check in about your food bank’s needs and specifications. Use our map or keep scrolling to find your nearest food bank or pantry.
Friday, Sept. 4 – It’s National Food Bank Day! Make a donation at your local food bank! Don’t forget that monetary donations to Qualified Charitable Organizations are tax-credit-eligible.
WEEK 2
Monday, Sept. 7 – Check in on the older adults in your life – your grandparents, neighbors, friends… Share resources to help end hunger.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Thank the people who serve kids school meals. Learn more about the importance of school meals and how they reach the most kids.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Check out our year-end newsletter to learn about the impacts of the last year.
Thursday, Sept. 10 – Did you know that SNAP is the most efficient and cost-effective way to end hunger? Learn more and advocate for nutrition benefits!
Friday, Sept. 11 – And did you know that food banks are serving nearly 900,000 people each month because of changes in SNAP? Share the Network’s perspective.
WEEK 3
Monday, Sept.14 – It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! There wouldn’t be any food at food banks if it weren’t for the dedicated workforce of skilled semi-truck drivers. Thank a driver however you can.
Tuesday, Sept.15 – Register to VOTE in the upcoming midterm elections! Your vote can end huner.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Join our Grove of Good community with a monthly gift! This month only, receive a special reusable produce bag with a gift of any amount.
Thursday, Sept.17 – Start a Facebook fundraiser. It’s easy and effective!
Friday, Sept. 18 – Have you heard of the Southwest Produce Cooperative? Learn more about the equitable sharing of food across the whole region.
WEEK 4
Monday, Sept. 21 – Did you join the Grove of Good yet? Your monthly donation keeps the emergency food system strong. Plus, you get a free AzFBN produce bag!
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Share our food bank map in your neighborhood groups, on social media, or with someone you know is in need.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to get the latest news.
Thursday, Sept. 24 – Head to social media to learn about and share #HungerHeroes in your community.
Friday, Sept. 25 – Show your support with a hunger relief license plate!
WEEK 5
Monday, Sept. 28 – Tomorrow is Hunger Action Day!
Tuesday, Sept. 29 – It’s Hunger Action Day! Wear orange to show your support!
Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Share your story about food insecurity. Whether you’re an avid advocate, someone who visits a food bank regularly, or grew up with an often empty pantry, your story gives meaning to the fight against hunger.
Together, we can create a #HungerFreeAZ.
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