Hunger Action Month

Take a stand against hunger!

TAKE ACTION

What is Hunger

Action Month?

Hunger Action Month, founded by Feeding America and recognized by organizations across the country every September, is a month-long campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in America and ways to take action. Will you join the fight against hunger?

Hunger Statistics

Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.¹ From your immediate neighbors to surrounding counties and country-wide, food insecurity affects people from all walks of life.

181k+

Over 181,000 Palm Beach County residents are suffering from food insecurity. Of those, nearly 53,000 are children. ²

1.1M

Nearly 1.1 million South Florida residents are are suffering from food insecurity. Of those, nearly 330,000 are children. ³

3.1M

3.1 million Floridians lack proper food access. Of those, over 900,000 are children. ⁴

42M

Due to the ongoing pandemic, more than 42 million people may experience food insecurity nationwide. ⁵

¹ USDA Economic Research Service | ² The Impact of the Coronavirus on Food Insecurity in 2020 & 2021 (available from Feeding America)

³ By The Numbers from Feeding South Florida | ⁴ Hunger & Food Access from Feeding Florida | ⁵ Hunger in America from Feeding America

30 Ways

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HUNGER ACTION CALENDAR

Explore 30 ways you can take a stand against hunger and mark your calendar for upcoming events!

TAKE ACTION

How Boca Helping Hands is Making An Impact

In 2021, BHH distributed more than 70,000 pantry bags from five Palm Beach County locations and served nearly 80,000 hot meals.  In addition, BHH sends weekend meals home with food-insecure schoolchildren through the BHH Backpacks program to 12 local schools. An estimated 3,000 Thanksgiving meals will be distributed through the 18th annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade program. Local families will be provided with a turkey and the ingredients needed to prepare a hearty holiday meal.

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