More Families Need Help. Few Resources Are Available.
Changes to SNAP benefits and rising costs are driving more families to our distributions. At the same time, our USDA commodities are projected to be down 55%, creating a growing gap between available food and community need. During Hunger Action Month, every action you take helps ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food when they need it most.
Tell a Friend. Share this article with your friends and community so they can join in. Also, share our Hunger Action Month posts from our social media pages!
Wear orange to raise awareness about hunger. Encourage your workplace, organization, or volunteer group to join you in coordinating orange outfits to help spread the message together.
Learn about hunger in your community. What are the statistics for hunger in your area? Do you know? Check Map the Meal Gap for local information! Visit map.feedingamerica.org to see how poverty and hunger look near you.
Discover the impact. Cuts to the USDA are making hunger more of a challenge for millions of Americans. Read how SNAP strengthens America one meal at a time at feedingamerica.org/snapfacts
Volunteer! A few hours of your time can feed hundreds of families. We have volunteer opportunities for all ages and in locations all over East Central Indiana. Find one that works for you!
Advocate for your hungry neighbors! Let your local, state, and national political representatives know that people in the communities they represent care about issues of hunger. Learn about current issues and get equipped to make your voice heard and create lasting social change.
Give Today! We can provide 30 meals for only $10, thanks to our wide network of community partners, both local and national. Consider a one-time gift or make a monthly commitment to create a strong foundation for the future!
Consider Planned Giving. Include Second Harvest in your estate planning. Planned gifts can have a lasting impact, ensuring support for hunger relief efforts for years to come. Email Bekah Clawson to learn more about leaving a legacy of hope and help.
