Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States — including Kansans and their families — face hunger.
This September, join the Kansas Food Bank in the movement to end hunger. Your voice, actions, and commitment will help ensure every community has the food they need to thrive. Because when people are fed, futures are nourished.
Every action — big or small — is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. Join the nationwide movement to end hunger by donating, volunteering, or advocating. Check the activities below to see how you can take action this month!
Fill a Bag, Feed a Family: This initiative is back for the second year, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, with our goal of filling 5,000 bags with food! Reach out to pick up bags for your school, office, club or for yourself, fill them with our most-needed items listed, and return them by the end of the month. This is a great Hunger Action Month activity to do with your kids! Learn more here.
Scouting for Food: Scouting America and Dillons are teaming up for a two day drive to collect nonperishable items at Dillons stores across Kansas to kick off Hunger Action Month early. Sign up your troop here!
Official Proclamation: The Wichita City Council and Mayor Lily Wu will officially proclaim September as Hunger Action Month at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd @ 9:00 AM, with City Hall illuminated orange, the official color of Hunger Action Month, September 1st – 7th.
Paddles for Plates presented by Buckley Roofing: Our first ever pickleball tournament, with every registration providing up to 500 meals. Click here to learn more, register your team, or purchase raffle tickets for some incredible prizes!
Hunger Action Day at the Wind Surge: Help us pack 500 meal kits by first pitch on Hunger Action Day! Tuesday, September 10th, join the Kansas Food Bank, Dillons and the Wichita Wind Surge and take action against hunger by helping us pack BBQ chicken meal kits donated by our friends at Dillons. Get your tickets to the game here!
ICT Restaurant Week: During the last full week of Hunger Action Month, September 22-28, dine out at one of many participating eateries to support the Kansas Food Bank! Visit our ICT Restaurant Week website to see which of your favorite spots are included, and to learn more.
Volunteer: Our volunteers are absolutely vital to our mission to end hunger. Can you donate a couple hours of your time this September? Join the movement and register to volunteer today!