September 1, 2019, 12:00 a.m. - October 1, 2019, 12:00 a.m.

September is Hunger Action Month

Hunger Action Month is a time where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks, like Greater Lansing Food Bank, to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word, take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution.

In mid-Michigan, more than 90,000 people struggle with hunger and may not know where they’ll find their next meal. That number includes 1 in 7 kids who may not have enough to eat. We can end hunger one helping at a time. With every action, we get one step closer to making hunger a thing of the past.

This year, we’re seeking 40,000 actions for the 40 million people in America facing hunger. Everyone has a role to play.

HOW CAN YOU HELP END HUNGER THIS SEPTEMBER?

|| VOLUNTEER

Sort food at our warehouse, help distribute fresh produce and shelf-stable items to friends and neighbors in need, assist Garden Project with community gardens, help out at a special event – the volunteer opportunities are endless!

View Volunteer Opportunities

|| MAKE A MONETARY OR FOOD DONATION

There are several ways to donate and help out in the fight against hunger. Monetary donations will help GLFB with food purchasing, general warehouse operations and will also benefit programs like Garden Project and Food Movers. For every dollar you give, we can provide 3 meals. Donating food is also a great way to support those in need. You may drop off fresh, canned or boxed food items directly to our warehouse.

Give Money Give Food

|| ORGANIZE A FOOD OR FUND DRIVE

Increase your donations and your impact! Call on your friends and family and consider organizing a food drive in your neighborhood, at your local school, place of worship, service organization or workplace. Don’t want to deal with collecting cans, cash or checks? Hold a Virtual Food Drive (Fund Drive) for those who prefer to make monetary donations.

Host a Food Drive Host a Virtual Food Drive

|| SHARE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES

It’s simple: follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and share our posts to help spread the word and increase awareness about hunger in our community.

|| WEAR ORANGE ON HUNGER ACTION DAY & SHARE YOUR STORY OF SUPPORT

Hunger Action Day is Thursday, September 12th. We need YOUR help to make it an orange-filled day by wearing orange in support of Hunger Action Month and increasing awareness all around! Make sure you get your friends, family and co-workers in on the action! Take a selfie or a group photo – whether you’re out and about with your family and friends or at work, share your photos with us and tell us why YOU support a hunger-free community. Use #HungerActionMonth AND tag us on any of the social media platforms listed above! We’ll share your photos as they come through!

Keep in mind, as you are participating in Hunger Action Month throughout September, you can share your story of support with us at ANY time! Just be sure to use #HungerActionMonth AND tag us on any of our social media platforms. NOTE: please make sure your post is public so that we can see it. We will not be able to see or share private posts.

|| VISIT A PARTICIPATING LANSING AREA BREWERY FOR HOPS AGAINST HUNGER

Lansing area breweries are teaming up with GLFB throughout September to help end hunger in our community! Each brewery is matching your support of this important cause by making a donation to GLFB.

See A List of Hops Against Hunger Participants