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 dmccarthy@gbfb.org.

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

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#EndHungerHere

#EveryActionCounts

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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!