Now More Than Ever, Tri-State Food Bank Needs Support from the Tri-State Area in the Fight Against Hunger

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Feeding America Network Food Banks across the Country Unite for Hunger Action Month Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

 Hunger impacts people in every corner of the country, including 114,290 of our neighbors in the Tri-State area. And given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number may increase to 158,270 this year. 

That’s why Tri-State Food Bank joins Feeding America® food banks nationwide this September to take part in Hunger Action MonthTM and inspire people to take action and bring attention to the reality of food insecurity in America. This year’s campaign comes at a critical time when the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt millions of people living paycheck to paycheck. Due to staggering unemployment rates, Feeding America estimates an additional 17 million people could be food insecure in 2020 as a result of this crisis, bringing the total up to 54 million people.  

Glenn Roberts, Executive Director of Tri-State Food Bank, comments, “Never in recent history have food banks needed the support of their communities more than right now. Though food insecurity was an issue before the global pandemic, the entire nation is now acutely aware of how quickly anyone can find themselves in need due to sudden loss of income. Think of families of children your child played soccer with, or the wait staff at your favorite restaurant. But awareness isn’t enough. It is time to take action. Make a commitment this September to fight hunger during this ongoing pandemic, because Every Action Counts.”

Tri-State Food Bank has many activities planned to engage our community in hunger relief and awareness building, including:

  • (4) Drive-Thru Food Drives at Eastland Mall – a contact-free way to donate food for your neighbors in need. Load nonperishable food into your trunk, and volunteers will unload donations as you drive through the former Chili’s parking lot in front of Eastland Mall.   
    • Friday, September 4th – 10 am – 3 pm
    • Wednesday, September 9th – 10 am – 3 pm
    • Thursday, September 17th – 10 am – 3 pm
        • Friday, September 25th – 10 am – 3 pm 
      • Go Orange Day: Wear orange on Thursday, September 10th to help us spread hunger awareness. Share photos using #HungerActionMonth 
      • Meijer Double Match Days – Triple your impact by making a $10 donation in-store. Meijer will double match every donation made. $10 = $30.
        • Friday, September 11th – 6 am – 12 am
        • Saturday, September 12th – 6 am – 12 am 

      “We need your help now more than ever,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Hunger in this country existed long before COVID-19, but the pandemic has thrust more and more of our neighbors into food insecurity, and food banks are responding to sustained, increased demand. With the support of the community, together we can end hunger one helping at a time.”

      September marks the thirteenth year the Feeding America network has organized this annual call to action. To learn more about Tri-State Food Bank and other ways you can get involved for Hunger Action Month in the Tri-State Area please visit http://www.tristatefoodbank.org/hunger-action-month.html. You can also join the conversation by posting photos or stories to social media with #HungerActionMonth, @TriStateFoodBank and @FeedingAmerica.

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