If you haven't looked around lately, you might not realize that food insecurity is a real thing. Unfortunately, hunger has reached just about every corner of the United States. But, it's not limited to the United States. Hunger, and food insecurity, is an issue that affects the entire globe. Here in the United States, one in eight families are considered food insecure. That's where hunger awareness comes into action. If you want to do your part to end hunger, read the list provided below. Here are four of the ways you can help end hunger.
Join a Non-Profit Organization
If you're concerned about hunger, now's the time to get involved. One of the best ways to get involved is to take part in a non-profit organization. There are non-profit organizations across the United States. These organizations work to end hunger. Your participation helps move these programs along. One of the great things about this type of involvement is that you don't need to choose one organization. You can volunteer your time with several organizations.
Start a Grassroots Movement
If you want to do your part to end hunger, start your own grassroots movement. One way to do that is to start a letter-writing campaign. You can get your friends, and community members to write letters to government representatives. Individual letter-writing campaigns aren't always effective. But, when your letter-writing campaign includes other community members, your voices can be heard.
Donate to a Local Food Bank
If you're ready to help end hunger, now's the time to donate to local food banks. Most food banks operate through community donations. Once donations dry up, food banks are forced to close. Unfortunately, many people rely on food banks for their daily food. That's why donations are so important. You don't need to be part of a group to donate food. You can visit local food banks with your private donations. If you run a grocery store or restaurant, you can donate your unused food to local food banks. You can also get other business owners to join you.
Contact Community Schools
If you want to reach families that are in need, visit the schools in your community. Many schools have onsite pantries that provide food for needy families. Donating to your local schools ensures that no children go hungry. Many schools also provide pantry packs that students can take home. These packs provide food for them, and for their families.
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