Join GLFB in Hunger Action Month

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GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK AND FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ISSUE OF HUNGER THROUGHOUT HUNGER ACTION MONTH

Hunger-Relief Organizations Encourage the Public to Join Spoontember this September and Support the 49 Million People Who Struggle with Hunger in America

The Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), a member of the Feeding America® nationwide network of food banks, will observe Hunger Action MonthTM – a nationwide initiative designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger and join the movement to help end hunger. Hunger relief advocates from Mid-Michigan and across the country are working together this September to shine a light on the issue of hunger and the 1 in 6 people who face hunger in America – including approximately 115,000 here in Mid-Michigan.

“The Greater Lansing Food Bank distributed close to 6 million meals last year and the need is growing. We are eager to rally around Hunger Action Month as we continue to identify ways to get food to more people in the communities that we serve.” said Joe Wald, Executive Director of the GLFB “Hunger is an issue that affects everyone – our child or grandchild’s classmate, an office coworker, the veteran that just returned home or the neighbor down the street. September is an opportunity for all hunger-relief advocates to take simple steps towards supporting those in need.”

The Feeding America network of food banks also is participating in the new SpoontemberTM online initiative. To get involved, supporters can share a ‘spoon selfie’ or video of themselves balancing a spoon on their nose – a utensil that is most often used to prepare and provide food for others – and challenge friends and family to join them to generate awareness of the 49 million Americans who may not know where they’ll find their next meal.

“Domestic hunger affects every community in our nation, preventing millions of families, seniors and children from thriving,” said Matt Knott, president of Feeding America. “This September we all are given a chance to come together and make a difference for those facing hunger.”

The GLFB is providing several opportunities for community members to get involved in Hunger Action Month:

  • 9th Annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner benefiting the Greater Lansing Food Bank, September 18th – Lansing Center, more information call 517-483-4141
  • Katherine’s Inaugural Golf Outing benefiting the Greater Lansing Food Bank on Sunday, September 27th – Timber Ridge Golf Course, more information call 517- 282-7399

Individuals can also help show their support for hunger relief and Spoontember by joining the Hunger Action Month Thunderclap on Hunger Action Day, Thursday September 3, at 12pm EST. By visiting the Hunger Action Month Thunderclap, advocates can synchronize a Thunderclap Facebook and Twitter message to be shared in tandem with thousands of others to raise awareness about domestic hunger.

The Greater Lansing Food Bank is one of 200 member Feeding America food banks, which serves every county in the United States and provides over 3 billion meals each year to Americans in need.

To learn more about Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month and Spoontember, please visit: www.hungeractionmonth.org.