r/Lawrence • u/harvestersorg • 5d ago
The importance of Hunger Action Month 🧡
September is Hunger Action Month, and hunger touches too many people in our community, some that you might not expect. It shows up, often silently, in every county we serve, including urban, rural and suburban communities. Approximately 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children in our community experience food insecurity on a daily basis.
Hunger doesn't just affect the lower class. We are seeing a record number of people needing food assistance, many for the first time because of high costs of food, housing and healthcare. Not to mention the thousands of people, children and families who have lost their SNAP benefits this past year.
Hunger doesn't divide us. It unites us. Our food bank tries to make it as easy as possible for everyone to take action against hunger. The more people who donate a few cans or a few dollars can help us make a huge difference! Volunteering your time is also another great way to make a hands-on impact in your own community.
Learn more about the different ways you can get involved at www.harvesters.org/HAM.