October is Hunger Awareness Month
Together We Can Create a Whole and Healthy Community!
Despite what many people think, hunger does exist in Blaine County. With high gas prices, the rising cost of food, and people out of work, many in our community are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. Some are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying for rent, gas or medical bills.
Make A Difference. Call Your Friends. Get Involved!
- Help us Fill the Food Bank and Feed the Hungry by Hosting a Food Drive during the month of October. The Hunger Coalition relies on the generosity of community members to provide wholesome food to hungry local families & individuals. Winter is just around the corner.
Check out our Most Needed Foods List! Click Here for a LIST OF LOCAL FOOD DRIVES
- Join us Thursday, Fast for Hunger. Skip a meal or fast all day to better understand what your neighbor in need experiences
Share Your Experience: Comment on Facebook or share your thoughts with other community members on The Hunger Blog. We hope to hear from everyone in Blaine County!
- Make Reservations for Dine Out Blaine County! on Friday, October 21st. After fasting on the 21st, celebrate with friends and family by enjoying a delicious meal, while fighting childhood hunger right here in your own community. Participating restaurants donate a percentage of their proceeds received this day in order to fight childhood hunger and support this cause!
Check out this year's participating restaurants!
- Participate in National Food Day and promote wholesome, local foods along with renowned author Michael Pollan and Chef/Restaurateur Alice Waters. Visit: www.foodday.org for more information about local, regional and national events on Monday October 24th in celebration of National Food Day.
You can also contribute to one of the numerous neighborhood Food Drives being hosted on National Food Day by students from The Sage School!
