Hunger Action Month
What is Hunger Action Month?
Hunger Action Month is a nationwide movement each September that brings communities together to take action against hunger. Here in the Lake Norman area, 1 in 8 of our neighbors faces food insecurity, and creating meaningful change takes all of us.
At FeedNC, we see every day what happens when a community comes together. Donors give. Volunteers serve. Local businesses and organizations step up. Food is rescued and shared. And our neighbors are connected not only to nutritious food, but also to education, resources, and opportunities that can create lasting change.
This September, we’re asking you to turn awareness into action. Whether you give, volunteer, donate food, share our mission, or simply help someone learn more about the resources available to them, your action matters.
Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community where our neighbors have the food and resources they need to thrive.
Volunteer at FeedNC
Donate
Sponsor a Meal
Host a Food Drive
Fighting hunger doesn’t require a big gesture. When our community takes small actions together, they add up to a big impact for our neighbors.
This Hunger Action Month, pick an action, make it your own, and tag FeedNC so we can celebrate our community taking action together!
Take Action with Your Family
1. Clean Out the Pantry
Challenge your family to cook with what you already have and donate what you would have spent on a meal to FeedNC.
2. Give a Row
Have a garden? Dedicate a row of fresh produce to neighbors in need and donate your harvest to FeedNC.
3. Fill the Jar
Collect spare change as a family throughout September, then turn your full jar into a donation.
4. Volunteer Together
Spend a few hours volunteering at FeedNC. It’s a simple way for families to serve their community together.
Take Action with Friends & Neighbors
5. Host a Dinner for a Cause
Gather friends for a simple meal and invite everyone to donate what they might have spent dining out.
6. Turn Your Yard Sale into a Food Drive
Ask shoppers to bring a shelf-stable food item to donate to FeedNC.
7. Fill the Trunk
Gather friends and challenge your neighborhood to fill a car trunk with FeedNC’s most-needed items.
8. Give Back with Your Club
Book club, running group, Mahjong night, or another gathering? Add a small food or monetary donation to your next meetup.
Take Action at School
9. Build a Canned-Food Sculpture
Turn a food drive into a creative classroom competition, then donate everything collected.
10. Organize a School Food Drive
Bring students, families, and staff together to collect FeedNC’s most-needed items.
11. Make It a Competition
Challenge grades, classrooms, or clubs to see who can collect the most for FeedNC.
Take Action at Work & Online
12. Start a Department Food Fight
Set up collection boxes and see which team can gather the most donations.
13. Double Your Impact
Ask your employer to match employee donations to FeedNC for a day, week, or even the entire month.
14. Show Us Your Orange
Wear orange for Hunger Action Month, snap a photo, and share why fighting hunger matters to you. Don’t forget to tag FeedNC!
15. Round Up for FeedNC
Local businesses can invite customers to round up their purchases, with the additional funds supporting FeedNC and our neighbors.