September is Hunger Action month, and everything you need to know is on the Hunger Action Month at Illinois Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hungeractionatillinois
Hunger Action Month Collaborators:
- Eastern Illinois Foodbank
- Illini Fighting Hunger
- Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs
- Universities Fighting Against World Hunger
- Wesley Evening Food Pantry
Hunger Action Month Events: (click link to go to Facebook event page)
- September 05: Go Orange for Hunger
- September 12: Hunger Symposium
- September 15-21: SNAP Hunger Challenge
- September 26: Eastern Illinois Foodbank Community Tours and Repack
Donating during Hunger Action Month: One way to take action is to contribute financially to an organization serving the hungry in our community. Below are links showing you how to donate.
Take the ULTIMATE SNAP Hunger Challenge! Estimate how much you’ve saved by living on $5 per day between September 15-21 and donate that amount to one of the organizations above!