Join the Fight
Helping Out in Honor of National Food Bank Week During the third week of October, we celebrate National Food Bank Week to raise awareness on ways you can donate, volunteer and support food banks across the nation. Starting on the 21st and running through the 27th, we want to celebrate the great services that food banks provide. As the fight against hunger rages on, we want to emphasize the importance of food pantries, food banks and local drives that reduce regional hunger crises. Take the time to help out your local food bank by working, volunteering or donating. The fight against hunger depends on all of us, and this week is a great time to start investing in the wellbeing of others in the community.
Donate
When in doubt, there’s always room for donations! With over 200 food banks and thousands of pantries, the main product is always in high demand. Generally, food banks are in need of foods with a long shelf life or nonperishable items — that way, they will last during the journey from your pantry to another’s. Here are some things that food banks would appreciate: • Canned items • • Pasta • Rice • Peanut Butter • Saltine Crackers
Items that need refrigeration, expired foods, leftovers and baked goods are a few things that food banks advise against donating. Find a distribution center near you to donate today! 6 |
