(Story courtesy of WVLT News)
Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is launching a new program aimed at helping fill bellies across the region: Hunger Action Month.
The month-long campaign will see the food bank raise awareness of hunger in its 18-county service area. A news release from Second Harvest said the campaign was spurred by a rising prices.
“With the rising cost of living continuing to present hardships for neighbors across our service area, now is a crucial time to support Second Harvest,” the food bank said.
Those interested in participating can follow a few of the following recommendations from Second Harvest:
- Host a food drive. Second Harvest has asked anyone who can to gather friends, family or coworkers to support the food bank.
- Volunteer. Second Harvest is looking for people to help them organize and run food bank operations.
- Spread the word. Those who cannot host a drive or volunteer are asked to share information on social media and wear orange on Sept. 9 for Hunger Action Day.
“In our service area alone, nearly 214,000 neighbors are food insecure, including 1 in 6 children,” says Elaine Streno, CEO of Second Harvest. “Hunger Action Month gives us a chance to take collective action by raising awareness, volunteering, and donating. Your time and your talents matter as we fight hunger and feed hope right here in East Tennessee.”
Those interested in learning more can do so here.
