September is Hunger Action MonthWhat is it? Hunger Action Month TM (September) is a nationwide...
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September is Hunger Action Month™
What is it? Hunger Action Month TM (September) is a nationwide awareness campaign designed to
mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Learn more here.
Hunger Action Day® (September 10, 2020) is a day where efforts across the country are
focused for greater impact.
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and our network are working together to raise
awareness about hunger and inspire our neighbors to get involved in September and
throughout the year.
How can you participate?Now more than ever, Every Action Counts: Donate. Advocate. Share. Volunteer.
You can make a difference every day by taking actions like donating, advocating for hunger-
relief policies, or even sharing information on social media. Together, we can end hunger here.
WEEKLY THEMES & IMPORTANT DATES – SEPTEMBER 2020
Week 1 (9/1-9/4) Theme: “Back to School,” Childhood & College Hunger
Tuesday, 9/1
• Hunger Action Month™
Kick Off
• Massachusetts State
Primary
2 3 4
Week 2 (9/7-9/11) Theme: Working Families
Monday, 9/7
Labor Day8 9 Thursday, 9/10
• Hunger Action Day®
• WCVB-5 virtual fundraiser
• Boston landmarks turn orange!
11
Week 3 (9/14-9/18) Theme: COVID-19
14 15 16 17 18
Week 4 (9/21-9/25) Theme: Voter Registration & Census
21 Tuesday, 9/22
National Voter Registration
Day
23 24 25
Week 5 (9/28-9/30) Theme: Wrap Up & Call to Action
28 29 Wednesday, 9/30
Final Day of Hunger Action
Month
Donate
Give online
Every $1 can help provide 3 healthy meals.
By giving today, you are building a community
where all our neighbors in need can thrive.
Donate at: GBFB.org/HungerActionMonth
Give on air
Tune in to WCVB Channel 5 on Thursday,
September 10 for a special Hunger Action Day
virtual fundraiser and to hear more about how
GBFB and our partners are serving families.
Click to Give
With just one click, Whole Foods Market will
donate 45 healthy meals to our neighbors in
need across Eastern Massachusetts.
Click to donate: GBFB.org/Click2Give
If we raise our voices in unison, we can influence Congress and
our state government to strengthen anti-hunger legislation and
take action to end hunger across the U.S.
Take Action:
• Sign up for GBFB Advocacy Email alerts to stay up-
to-date.
• Tell your Representative and Senator that hunger
relief needs to prioritized in any COVID-19 relief bill.
• Tweet about anti-hunger policy issues.
• Host a site visit at your organization during September.
• Declare September as Hunger Action Month™ by asking
your mayor to issue a proclamation.
Want to learn more about how you can participate?
Email Dan McCarthy at [email protected].
Advocate
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gr8bosfoodbank This September, we’re taking
action to #EndHungerHere for the 1 in 8 people in
Eastern MA who will struggle with hunger this year.
Join us and @feedingamerica at GBFB.org/HAM.
#HungerActionMonth #EveryActionCounts
Use your social network to raise
awareness of hunger by sharing
pictures, stories, and calls to action!
Hashtags
#HungerActionMonth
#EndHungerHere
#EveryActionCounts
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• September is #HungerActionMonth. Sharing,
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GBFB volunteers play a critical role in helping to end
hunger in Eastern Massachusetts, and their role is
even more critical than ever during the COVID-19
pandemic. GBFB is committed to keeping our network
in operation, keeping our volunteers safe, and getting
food to our neighbors in need during this crisis.
Sign up at GBFB.org/Volunteer
You can also volunteer in your community at one of
our partner agencies by visiting Bostoncares.org/gbfb
Volunteer
Go Orange!
The Greater Boston Food Bank and the City of Boston are going ORANGE on Hunger Action Day® – Thursday, September 10.
Boston landmarks like the Prudential Center Building, Boston City
Hall, and the Zakim Bridge will light up orange.
Join us by wearing orange on Hunger Action Day® and posting a
picture on social media!