National Hunger Awareness Day

National Hunger Awareness Day, observed annually on June 6, raises awareness about hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity in the United States while encouraging positive action in local communities. The day focuses on the persistent uncertainty experienced by people who do not know when they will have their next meal, rather than simply the temporary discomfort of missing one.

A 2004 article from the Center for American Progress described Hunger Awareness Day as a recently created observance intended to call attention to domestic hunger. The holiday’s exact origins and founder are not clearly documented; one account notes that its origins are unknown. Communities and individuals may mark the day by supporting food banks, volunteering, organizing food drives, and learning more about food insecurity and available nutrition programs. N.C. Cooperative Extension’s overview also highlights donating to local fundraisers and sharing information about assistance programs.

How to Observe National Hunger Awareness Day

Celebrate by donating food or money to a food bank, contributing to a local food-insecurity fundraiser, or volunteering at an event that supports people facing hunger. You can also organize a food drive, learn about nutrition-assistance programs in your area, and share reliable information to help others understand food insecurity and find available resources.

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