FOOD BANK EVENTS

Hunger Action Month 2010

30 Ways to Fight Hunger in 30 Days

Activities with Family and Friends

• Host a potluck party, and ask guests to bring food or monetary donations to the dinner party!

• Download coloring sheets for your kids from www.hungeractionmonth.org and display them at your office or on your fridge!

• Grandparents’ Day is September 12. In honor of grandparents, send a donation to support your food bank’s Senior Meals program.

• Recipe Share! Share a favorite recipe via email with 10 friends, and encourage them to take a My Way pledge at www.hungeractionmonth.org

• Read a book about hunger to your children, such as Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen.

• Set an empty plate at your table. Let this be a reminder to you (and your family members or roommates) of those who are at risk for hunger.

Actions in the Workplace

• Brown Bag Benefit: Ask co-workers to bring brown bag lunches next week, and donate money saved to your local food pantry or Tarrant Area Food Bank.

• Post a 30 Ways in 30 Days Calendar on office fridge!

• See if your employer will match employee donations to a local pantry or shelter or Tarrant Area Food Bank for Hunger Action Month.
  

Actions in Places of Worship

• Contact your faith community about organizing/participating in a food drive.

• Write an article for your congregation. Newsletter/e-blast templates available; ask Tarrant Area Food Bank or visit www.hungeractionmonth.org
  

Other Ways to Make a Difference:

Volunteer

Donate/Raise Food

Donate/Raise Funds

Shop and Surf

Use Social Media

Raise Awareness/Advocate

Hunger Action Events at Tarrant Area Food Bank

More events benefiting the Food Bank are at Third Party Events and Promotions and Food Drives.