{"id":2248,"date":"2020-09-13T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T21:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2020-09-17T13:35:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T23:35:37","slug":"hunger-action-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officeforsocialministry.org\/hunger-action-month\/","title":{"rendered":"HUNGER ACTION MONTH"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get involved with Hunger Action Month!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

September is Hunger Action Month<\/a>, a time when people all across America are taking a stand against hunger by volunteering, advocating, fundraising and donating to the cause. \u00a0As witnesses to Jesus, we are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 This call to malama<\/em> each other is particularly crucial as thousands of Hawaii families continue to struggle with COVID job loss, business closures or reduction of work hours and wages. Since Hawaii\u2019s first positive case of COVID-19, the Hawaii Food Bank reports that food insecurity has grown by more than 60 percent in our state.\u00a0 This represents the 5th highest percentage increase in the nation. Below are some ways you can do your part to share in the multiplication of loaves<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Get involved with FEEDING AMERICA<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0network, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization that works to connect people with food to end hunger. Through Feeding America\u2019s annual campaign, local communities around the country are mobilizing in solidarity to raise awareness and take action on this urgent issue.\u00a0 In an effort heed safety protocols, large scale food collection events are now being done virtually.\u00a0 Here are links to connect with local food drives for every foodbank in Hawai\u2019i.\u00a0 TAKE ACTION by donating online today!<\/a><\/p>\n

To get involved on the neighbor islands, visit the links below.<\/p>\n

Hawaii Food Bank \/ Kauai<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Virtual Food Drive<\/p>\n

Maui Food Bank<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Virtual Food Drive<\/p>\n

Hawaii Food Basket<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Host a Food Drive<\/p>\n

TAKE ACTION<\/strong> while doing your grocery shopping and make a contribution to the NOURISHING NEIGHBORS<\/a><\/strong> annual fundraiser sponsored by Safeway with support from the Food Research and Action Center<\/a>. Throughout the entire month of September, customers who visit local Safeway Stores<\/strong> in Hawai\u2018i will be able to donate to the: \u201cFeed Our Kids, Fuel Our Future\u201d<\/a> <\/strong>campaign.\u00a0 This national initiative is being led by the Albertsons Companies Foundation<\/strong> whose local affiliate includes 22 Safeway stores on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island.\u00a0 All funds raised will stay in Hawaii and distributed locally to:<\/p>\n