This September, people across the nation will step up and join the fight against hunger in our communities as part of Hunger Action Month. As a supporter of Second Harvest Heartland, you already know that hunger is more prevalent than ever: 1 in 10 people in your neighborhood is at risk of going without a meal today. But together, we can do something about it.
There are many ways for you to get involved this September; we hope you won’t choose just one. From volunteering for the Double Down Challenge to wearing orange for hunger, you can make a big impact with some simple actions.
Double Down will Double Your Impact
Help us hit our goal of 10,000 volunteer hours during the month of September. Every hour you volunteer for Second Harvest Heartland will be matched with a $5 donation from Bremer Bank, up to a total of $50,000! That’s enough to provide 185,000 meals to our neighbors in need! Learn how you can take action at 2harvest.org/ham.
Go Orange
September 5th is the national hunger awareness day. Show your support by wearing orange on the 5th, and all month long.
• Virtually: dedicate your Facebook and Twitter to hunger awareness for the month. Check out our Facebook page for ideas.
• Personally: Order your $5 Hunger Action Month t-shirt and be sure to wear it on the 5th and all month long!
• Physically: Light up your home or workplace orange.
Create Awareness
• Take: the SNAP challenge and live on just $4.50 a day.
• Learn: the facts of Hunger in Minnesota and share it with friends.
• Display: our 30 ways in 30 days calendar at work, in your home, and throughout your community.
Take Action
• Host: a Food & Fund Drive.
• Volunteer: for a three-hour shift to feed a family of four for a week, or take a look at our featured volunteer opportunities to see how you can make an even deeper impact in one of our hungry neighbor’s lives.
Stay tuned for more ideas on how to fight hunger in September.
For more information on ways to fight hunger in September, visit 2harvest.org/ham.
