Hunger Action Month Press Release

September is Hunger Action Month

Milwaukee, WI- – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is part of a national movement to raise awareness and take action to fight hunger in America during the month of September, Hunger Action Month.

Throughout the month, Feeding America’s nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, including Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, is working to engage citizens to take action through the 30 Ways in 30 Days campaign.  Individuals are asked to pledge their “way” to make a difference, and take part in the fight against hunger in America. To find your way to fight hunger in eastern Wisconsin, visit www.feedingamericawi.org and find a calendar of 30 ways you can make a difference. 

Nationwide, more than 49 million Americans suffer from food insecurity. But hunger’s impact is felt by many more than the millions living with food insecurity:  hunger impacts child development, health and wellness, education, workforce development – our general welfare as a nation. It is also an issue in Eastern Wisconsin where 330,000 people struggle with hunger.  Throughout September, there will be opportunities to get involved. These opportunities will range from social media initiatives to events, family activity suggestions, and ways to volunteer or support the work Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin does every day.  Please plan to join us for our Hike for Hunger on September 25 at Veterans Park. 

Individuals who want to learn more, find a 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar, or take a My Way Pledge can visit www.feedingamericawi.org.

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330,000 people in eastern Wisconsin rely on food supplied by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin each year.  The food bank is the largest, private, non-profit distributor of food in the state. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes more than 13 million pounds of food annually to 1,100 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout eastern Wisconsin.  Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a member of Feeding America, formerly named America’s Second Harvest, which is consistently ranked as one of the most efficient charities, out of the country’s 100 largest charities, by Forbes magazine.  Since 1982, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has distributed more than 250 million pounds of food.  To learn more about hunger in Wisconsin, visit www.feedingamericawi.org.