RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – Aug. 23, 2022 – For Hunger Action Month® this September, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire people to join the fight to end hunger and raise awareness of people experiencing food insecurity across the United States. Food banks around the country are working to make a real and lasting impact on hunger in their communities, and they are asking for the public’s support.
September marks the 15th year Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks, including FARSB, and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs, has organized the annual call to action. This year’s campaign presents the impossible choices that millions of people in America are often forced to make between food and other basic needs.
“Many people may not give a daily meal much thought. For people facing hunger, a daily meal is not as simple,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Instead, it becomes a different type of choice – an impossible decision between food or other crucial needs, such as electricity, childcare, or medicine. Nobody should be forced to make a choice to go hungry. With the public’s support, we can come together to help increase food access for all people, so they no longer have to make such tough decisions.”
During September, people across the Inland Empire can get involved by learning, committing, and speaking up about ways to end hunger.
· DONATE – Make a donation to FARSB, and if your employer offers it, take advantage of your employer match program. Visit http://www.FeedingIE.org/donate to get started.
· VOLUNTEER – Volunteer at FARSB and ask your friends, family, and colleagues to join you in your efforts.
· ADVOCATE – Write to your local Congress member and tell them that food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. Find out how at http://www.FeedingIE.org/advocacy.
· WEAR ORANGE – Orange is the color of hunger relief. Throughout September, wear orange to spread awareness while demonstrating your commitment to the fight against hunger in America.
“While the initial COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges, like families not having food due to the loss of jobs, the unfortunate reality is that people are now working and are still unable to provide food for their families because of the huge spike in the cost of living,” said Carolyn Solar, CEO at FARSB. “Families are being forced to make impossible choices, and need all the help they can get,” Solar said.
Hunger Action Month is a time for everyone across the country to collectively act against hunger. You can choose to donate or advocate. You can choose to volunteer or raise awareness. You can choose to help end hunger. Learn more about how you can join the fight to end hunger by visiting http://www.FeedingIE.org or www.hungeractionmonth.org.
