Volunteer. Donate. Advocate.
Make a Difference.
Every year in September, members of Feeding America come together for Hunger Action Month to raise awareness not only of the issue of food insecurity but of the incredible impact our community can have when we take action together. Throughout the month, we’re asking our community partners to raise their voices and take action with us on behalf of the 155,000 people who turn to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada each month for food assistance.
There are so many small, but impactful, ways that community members can get involved and make a huge difference in the fight against hunger in our community. Which ones will YOU choose?
go orange
Orange is the color of hunger awareness, and that means it’s our favorite color througout the month of September. Going orange with us on Hunger Action Day and all month long is a great way to take action this month.
Looking for the perfect backdrop for your Go Orange-inspired social posts? The diamonds at GSR, the Atlantis fountains, and the Circus Circus towers will all be glowing orange for Hunger Action Day. And, J Resort is turning their 4th Street neon orange every Sunday in September!
hunger action day | 9/10/2024
Help us spread awareness on Hunger Action Day by wearing orange and challenging your friends and family to do the same. Snap a selfie and tag us on social media so we can be sure to compliment just how great fighting hunger looks on you!
burger Yumminess
Burger Showdown with Feed the Camel: September 4 ~ 5-8:30pm | McKinley Arts & Culture Center
We can’t think of a better way to kick off Hunger Action Month than with a food truck party-meets burger competition that makes a difference in our community with every tasty bite! That’s why we’re so excited to be partnering with Feed the Camel for the 3rd Annual Battle Born Burger Showdown!
THE ULTIMATE BRAGGING RIGHTS UP FOR GRABS
With prizes in two categories, Judge’s Favorite and People’s Choice, each of our participating food trucks think they’ve got the perfect Burger creation to score a win with our judges and YOU. Will they get YOUR vote for the People’s Choice? We can’t wait to find out!
$1 = 1 VOTE = 3 MEALS
Purchase and sample Burger Showdown dishes (plus other menu offerings) from our participating food trucks, then cast your vote for your favorite burger!
Special thanks to our friends at Panasonic Energy, for their partnership in this year’s Burger Showdown.
Northern Nevada Pride
September 7, 2024 ~ Parade: 10:00am ~ Festival: 11:00am-7:00pm | Downtown Reno
Food is a powerful ally. More than 22% of LGBTQ+ adults live in poverty and are disproportionately affected by food insecurity. A fact that makes this community twice as likely as others to face hunger. We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and we are excited to stand with our community in solidarity, support, and celebration at the 10th annual Northern Nevada Pride Festival.
If you’re attending Pride this year, we’d love to connect with you. Give us a wave if you see us in the parade. Then, stop by our booth to say hi (and maybe tell us how amazing our parade float was)!
Volunteer.
We love our volunteers, and we think you’ll love being one, too! If you’ve got a few hours to share, consider joining us for a session (or more!). Check out the Volunteer Schedule page here on our website to find open volunteer opportunities, and schedule yourself and your crew to join us. If you’re looking for something extra fun, one of our two theme night volunteer sessions might be just the thing.
TUNES & TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE FOOD BANK
Thursday, September 19 | 6:00-8:00pm
Sing your heart out, test your knowledge, and connect with fellow volunteers all while making a difference. Whether you’re a trivia master or karaoke enthusiast, this event is the perfect way to give back to the community while having a blast. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference!
Note: We kindly ask that the kiddo’s stay home for this one. Volunteers 16+ only, please.
SUPER FAMILY NIGHT
Tuesday, September 24 | 6:00-8:00pm
Unleash your inner superhero at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s Superhero Family Volunteer Night! Bring your whole family, don your favorite superhero costumes, and join us for an action-packed evening of giving back. Kids and adults alike can enjoy fun activities while making a real impact in the fight against hunger. Costumes are encouraged, and hero vibes are guaranteed—because together, we can save the day for families in need!
Note: This special volunteer session is open to school-aged children 6 and above.
Donate.
Gather your co-workers, friends, and family to help us raise 30,000 meals this month with the Hunger Action Month Virtual Food Drive! Register your company or organization to host a Virtual Food Drive, or help a virtual food drive host meet their fundraising goal by donating to their fundraiser. Thanks to our partner at Panasonic Energy, your gift will be matched to provide an incredible 6 meals for every $1 donated!
14th Annual Run on Tuna
It’s the 14th Annual Run On Tuna, organized by De De Rosene and Michelle Sturge. The drive is September 1-30, and their goal this year is to raise and donate over 10,000 cans of tuna.
How to Participate:
To streamline the process, Run on Tuna is asking for financial donations that will be used to purchase cans of tuna. However, actual cans of tuna are happily accepted as well.
- Venmo De De Rosene @Diane-Rosene
- Venmo Michelle Sturge @Michelle-Sturge
- Donate through Facebook Run on Tuna page Fundraiser
- Buy cans of tuna or make a financial donation and deliver to Chase International at 985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Unit 110 Reno, Nevada 89521 during business hours
- Create your own Run on Tuna at your business or organization. Collect cans or money to donate.
Contact: De De Rosene: despacede@aol.com or (775) 225-0814
Note: All funds will be used to buy cans of tuna
Advocate.
The beginning of the 2024-25 school year sees an end to the universal free lunch that has been in place for all Nevada schools since 2020. We believe universal free lunch is vital for ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals, eliminating the stigma and barriers associated with the current free and reduced lunch program. By making lunch available to all students, we can help reduce food insecurity, boost academic performance, and create a more equitable learning environment. Universal free lunch guarantees that every child has access to nutritious meals, regardless of their family’s financial situation. This is particularly important for students who may fall through the cracks—those who don’t qualify for free or reduced lunches but still face financial difficulties. With universal free lunch, no child goes hungry during the school day. As we look ahead to the 2025 Nevada Legislative session, the Food Bank and our network of partner agencies will advocate for the creation and passing of a bill that would reinstate this important program. You can join us by contacing your representative to ask them to support universal free lunch in all Nevada schools.
Make a Difference.
We are excited to have this opportunity to celebrate the thoughtful ways in which our neighbors rally around one another and together say #iFightHunger. Whether you’re interested in advocating and raising awareness, making a monetary donation, volunteering your time, or participating in events, everyone can find the way that’s right for them to make a difference during Hunger Action Month.
We’d love to have you share your #HungerActionMonth fun with us. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so we can follow along with all the great stuff you’re up to this month. Don’t forget your hashtags! #HungerActionMonth #iFightHunger
Let’s make it a great month!
