Ways to Address Hunger in Your Community
There are many ways to address hunger in your community. Find the ones that best suit you!
Donate or volunteer at your local food pantry or food bank. Many of these organizations rely heavily on volunteers and donations to provide healthy foods to community members.
- Food banks in North Carolina
- Ask your local school staff if there’s a food pantry you can support
Engage with School Meals for All NC to help make school meals available to all public school students in North Carolina at no cost to families. You can join the coalition, donate, or sign the Letter of Support.
Learn more about child nutrition, food insecurity, and food and nutrition federal programs from experts. Expanding your knowledge about the issue of hunger can help you better advocate for solutions.
- Check out our YouTube
- Attend our annual NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference
- Food Research & Action Center
Coordinate your own local food drive to collect food or raise funds.
- Start your own canned or virtual food drive through Feeding America
- Find or start a PORCH community neighborhood food drive
Contact your legislators about your ideas or concerns about hunger and nutrition policies.
Advocate for school gardens by speaking with school administrators. Gardens at schools increase accessibility and availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s also a fun way to teach students about healthy eating.
Spread the word to families about free summer meals for kids and how to access them.
Support hunger relief and advocacy organizations (like us!) by donating. Your support allows us to make more healthy food accessible to North Carolinians.
Participate in fundraising events in your community, such as hunger walks or empty bowl fundraisers. There are many opportunities across the state, and this is a great way to connect with fellow community members and ultimately raise funds to combat hunger.
Share information on nutrition assistance programs with families who may need help.
Utilize social media platforms to discuss food insecurity and potential programs and policies that could address this issue. You can also interact with food and nutrition organizations by reposting and engaging with their content. Follow us on our social media platforms:
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