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.
5 Easy Ways to Have an Impact
- Comment and share our social media posts. We are @azfoodbanks on all platforms. Use hashtags #AZHungerActionMonth #HungerActionMonth #AzFBNWearsOrange #HungerInAz
- Hold a peer-to-peer fundraiser at work.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
- Download the “Hungry Friend” app and start using it. It costs you nothing.
- Share the calendar on this page with friends and family.
Hunger Action Month Calendar
WEEK 1
Monday, Sept. 1 – Hunger Action Month Kick-Off. Join us on Instagram or Facebook and share our peer-to-peer fundraiser toolkit.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 -Sign up to volunteer at a food bank or pantry with some of your friends and family. All listed below.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Thank a school meal kitchen worker, in person or online. Meet some of the #hungerheroes feeding kids through the summer.
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Share the latest on hunger in Arizona.
Friday, September 5 – It’s National Food Bank Day. Thank a food bank worker, in person or on socials – you can leave a comment on our post for today.
WEEK 2
Monday, Sept. 8 – Check in on the older adults in your life – your grandparents, neighbors, etc. Share these resources.
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – HUNGER ACTION DAY – Wear orange, snap a selfie and tag us (@azfoodbanks) or share our social media posts.
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Read about “The Power of a Free School Meal” here.
Thursday, Sept. 11 – Share the simplified SNAP application (ESAP) with an older adult you know. It makes it easier for them to get the food they need to thrive.
Friday, Sept. 12 – Read about Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget allocation for school meals and urge a parent to apply for free school meals for their children.
WEEK 3
Monday, Sept.15 – Share our food bank directory on social media or in person.
Tuesday, Sept.16 –Learn about how the Arizona Food Bank Network supports member food banks.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Join our Grove of Good community.
Thursday, Sept.18 – Hold a Facebook fundraiser.
Friday, Sept. 19 – 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
9Monday, Sept. 22 – Learn about Mercedes and our produce rescue program.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Donate to help support our produce rescue efforts. Taylor Swift did!
Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
Thursday, Sept. 25 – Watch this video about how Friends of the Farm, our farm-to-food bank program, supports local farmers and food banks alike.
Friday, Sept. 26 – Consider showing your support with a hunger relief license plate!
Monday, Sept. 29 – Submit your story and help others navigate food insecurity.
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 share it here.
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