Hunger Action Month August 28 – September 30
We’re working hard to make sure everyone has enough to eat, but we need your help.
September is Hunger Action Month – an annual nationwide month of action to spread awareness and inspire everyone to join the movement to end hunger. We hope you will join us by donating, volunteering, organizing a food or fund drive, or advocating for this important cause. Every action counts—big or small. We’re better together! Get Involved
Over the past year, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and its network of nearly 400 partner pantries and program sites distributed more than 27 million meals (32 million pounds of food), serving an average of 171,200 people each month. The Food Bank is calling on the community to help sustain this mission:
Take action this September:
Donate: Every $1 provides 3 meals for neighbors.
Volunteer: Join the team serving 171,200 people each month.
Advocate: Speak up for strong hunger-relief policies, including the next Farm Bill.
Raise Awareness: Share stories, wear orange on Sept. 9, and spark conversations.
“Every action matters — whether it’s giving, volunteering, or raising your voice,” Diener said. “Together, we strengthen our community and prove that no effort is too small to help end hunger.”
According to Feeding America, food insecurity across the U.S. has reached its highest rate in over a decade, with more than 47 million people facing hunger, including 14 million children. Here, in the Blue Ridge region, that translates to 1 in 9 people. Hunger Action Month is your chance to make a real difference. When you turn compassion into action by donating, volunteering, advocating, or raising awareness, you help move us closer to
solving hunger in our community.