September is Hunger Action Month

Food insecurity in America has reached its highest rate in over a decade with 47 million people facing hunger, including 14 million children. Throughout the 27 counties the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank serves 1 in 8 individuals and 1 in 6 children face hunger.

Food is becoming further out of reach for millions of people. Hunger in America, including here in Central PA is a crisis—but together, we can and will meet this moment.

In September, we join Feeding America and other food banks across the nation to bring awareness to the unfortunate reality of food insecurity in the United States and inspire people to TAKE ACTION to help us end hunger.

Join the nationwide movement to end hunger by donating, volunteering, partnering, or advocating. Find more ways to get involved and become a Hunger Action Hero in our September 2025 Hunger Action Month Calendar.

1 in 8 central Pennsylvanians are experiencing food insecurity.

Hunger is what you feel when you don’t have enough to eat. Food insecurity is the set of circumstances that prevent your access to food.

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Take Action

Donate

Every $1 donated to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank creates 4 meals for neighbors facing hunger. During September, your donation is even more powerful thanks to Hunger Action Month presenting sponsor Innovative Industrial Properties who is matching donations up to $10,000.

You can also use our online search tool to see if your own company will match your donation to make an even bigger impact. If they aren’t currently, ask them to consider it.

Volunteer

Your time is truly a gift to us. Volunteers produce the equivalent to a meal a minute while helping sort, process, and pack food. Sign up online to find available volunteer shifts.

Partner

Our new Share the Table program empowers you to create your own personal fundraiser to benefit the food bank and neighbors in need. Host a simple social media fundraiser or something more creative—the ball is in your court!

Or, lead your company in becoming a corporate sponsor during September or at any time of year. Sponsors are essential to our work in bringing nutritious food access to neighbors and families struggling with hunger in each of our 27 counties.

Tailor your sponsorship to focus on programs special to you, including those focused on helping children, current military members and veterans, elderly citizens, and more.

Impact and Policy

Advocate

Lift your voice, show your support, and learn more about food insecurity in Central PA.

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 23 for a virtual Town Talk titled “Food Insecurity on the Rise: Navigating the Hunger Crisis”. Discover how you can join the food bank in advocating for neighbors facing food insecurity at the state and federal level and other actions you can take. Register today!

Stay informed year-round on hunger action issues facing Pennsylvania—sign up for our Advocacy Alerts.

Raise awareness on Tuesday, Sept. 9 (Hunger Action Day) and all month long by wearing orange – the color of hunger relief. By wearing orange clothing and encouraging your network to take action, you can help spread awareness and show your commitment to ending hunger.

Expand your understanding of food insecurity throughout our region by exploring our most recent Hunger Mapping Reports and other research.

Partner Agencies

Our nearly 1,000 partner agencies are on the frontline of today’s hunger crisis. These Hunger Action Heroes connect the food bank with the communities they serve. They distribute fresh produce and non-perishable food items, serve hot meals, and implement programs that strengthen individuals and families in need.

Follow us on social media to learn more about our partner agencies working to end hunger.

HAM 2025 Calendar by Natalie Neyer