Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month
Every September the North Texas Food Bank stands with Feeding America and its extensive network of food banks in raising awareness on the issue of hunger. Hunger Action Month unites diverse communities who each share a commitment to closing the hunger gap, and have pledged to take action and work toward providing more healthy meals to food-insecure neighbors. Locally in North Texas, there are many ways you can get involved, and help hungry neighbors during this month-long campaign.
How to Get Involved During Hunger Action Month
The North Texas Food Bank is offering many ways for individuals, groups, and businesses to take action:
Peanut Butter Drive – All September
Help collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter to support the Food 4 Kids program and NTFB’s feeding network. Donate physical jars or take part in a virtual drive. Kroger returns as the Grocery Champion Sponsor. Details: ntfb.org/peanutbutterdrive
Register Campaigns at Local Stores
Donate at checkout during September at Kroger, Albertsons/Tom Thumb, and H-E-B/Central Market locations.
CANstruction Dallas – August 30 to September 13
Visit NorthPark Center to see large structures built entirely from canned goods by teams of architects and engineers. Vote for your favorite by donating $5 (one vote = 15 meals). Info: ntfb.org/canstruction
Give Where You Live – Fulfill Futures Concert – September 13
Enjoy an evening of music and storytelling presented by Royal Music Academy and NiHao Food Bank Initiative in support of NTFB. Takes place at Greenhill School, Rose Hall, 7–8:30 p.m.
North Texas Giving Day – September 18
Make a gift that provides meals to local families. Every $1 donated provides access to three meals. Schedule your gift or set up a personal fundraising page at ntfb.org/ntgd
Volunteer-a-thon – September 18
Help sort and box food during one of six themed volunteer shifts during this 24-hour event at NTFB’s Perot Family Campus. Learn more: ntfb.org/event/volunteer-a-thon
Advocate for Hunger Relief
Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect and strengthen federal nutrition programs in the Farm Bill. Learn how to get involved: ntfb.org/advocacy
Feed the Need – State Fair of Texas – Starting September 26
Bring two 16-ounce jars of peanut butter on opening day for a discounted fair ticket. On Wednesdays, bring five canned goods for $7 admission. More info: ntfb.org/statefair.
Donate our most needed food or host a food drive or fundraising event.
It’s easy to send a few of our most-needed items by visiting our Amazon Wishlist at ntfb.org/amazon. Learn how to host a virtual fundraiser, a virtual food drive, or a Facebook fundraiser. There are many ways to give and engage your network.
Hunger Action Month is a time for everyone nationwide to fight hunger. Every action—big or small—is one step closer to a North Texas where no one faces hunger. Learn more about how you can join the fight to end hunger by visiting www.ntfb.org.