Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties – is commemorating Hunger Action Month this September with various activities to encourage South Floridians to “Go Orange” to stand against hunger. Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America®, takes place throughout September and is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in America and inspire others to take action toward ending it.
In South Florida, approximately one million families face hunger and have no idea where the next meal is coming from, including nearly 500,000 children and seniors. Proceeds raised during the month-long initiative will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.
This year, Feeding South Florida’s theme is “More Than A Meal,” revealing the powerful impact behind every meal distributed. Every meal tells a bigger story. Behind each plate is rescued food, compassion, community support, and collective action working together to nourish neighbors facing food insecurity across South Florida. Hunger relief is about more than providing food; it is about upholding dignity, creating stability, strengthening communities, and bringing hope to individuals and families. “More Than a Meal” highlights the unseen efforts that make hunger relief possible and reminds audiences that every action taken in support of Feeding South Florida helps provide more than nourishment; it helps build a stronger, more food-secure community.
Bid to beat hunger! An online auction during the month will allow bidders access to fun, unique items while supporting Feeding South Florida’s hunger relief efforts. “Hunger Heroes” t-shirts will be available for purchase to raise awareness about hunger. Monetary donations will go further during September with a Hunger Action Match, where all month-long donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, by Presenting Sponsor Delta Airlines. Every donation is critical, as a $1 donation allows Feeding South Florida to provide approximately four meals to a family in need.
During Hunger Action Month, South Floridians can “Go Orange” by participating in various activities throughout the month,including:
“Hunger Action Month reminds us that every meal is more than food on a plate. It represents dignity, stability and hope for a neighbor facing uncertainty,” said Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida. “Throughout Hunger Action Month, we are shining a light on the dedicated people, generous partners and rescued resources that make hunger relief possible across South Florida.”
Feeding South Florida thanks its generous Presenting Sponsor Delta Airlines and Premier Impact Partners Publix and Publix Supermarkets Charities.
Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network and is the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for more than 25 percent of the state’s food-insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.