HUNGER ACTION MONTH We all have a hand in ending hunger. How will you take action? SUNDAY Hang up your calendar at home or at work for an easy reminder to act! Grandparents Day Donate in honor of your grandparents to help hungry seniors.
Register to vote or encourage others to register.
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MONDAY Watch our Emmy Award-winning film “Movement” and spread the word!
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Follow us on social media to stay active with The Food Depot.
Start a food drive at your work, church, or with friends this month!
Did you know you can tour our warehouse?
FRIDAY
On Fridays in September, wear ORANGE, the color of Hunger Action Month.
Come see the food bank in action!
thefooddepot.org/movement
HUNGER ACTION DAY Donate Advocate Volunteer
DID YOU KNOW?
The Food Depot serves NINE counties in NM.
Learn About Hunger Fund drive ends next Tuesday, 9/23! Have you donated? thefooddepot.org/n2n
FOOD WASTE Challenge
Matching Monday
Nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. Can you have ZERO food waste for this entire week?
Talk to your employer about matching your gift to The Food Depot.
Food 4 Pets Did you know The Food Depot also serves dogs and cats? Start a pet food drive or donate!
TUESDAY
SEPT 2025
Invite a staff member from The Food Depot to speak to your church or community group.
Take a photo and tag us Spot The on social Food Depot media! trucks on the move?
Collect empty egg cartons this month and gift them to The Food Depot!
Become a monthly donor to easily create a food security impact all year long.
give.thefooddepot.org/donations
Share your HAM experience with your community and stay active all year long!
Donate, advocate, and volunteer at thefooddepot.org.
FARM BILL FRIDAY Advocate for a better Farm Bill with Feeding America!
1 in 2 U.S. families can not afford diapers.
$1 = 8 meals!
Commit to Yearlong Action Visit youtube.com/ Feedingamerica to hear real stories about people facing hunger.
Eat all meals today using $6 or less. $6 is the average New Mexico daily SNAP (formerly thefooddepot.org/volunteer food stamp) allowance.
Donations matched in September! Make a meal together and talk about the serious topic of hunger in New Mexico.
SNAP Challenge
Sign up to volunteer at The Food Depot as an individual or with a group!
Support our Diaper Depot program!
Write to or call your elected officials and urge them to support food banks.
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Download and print this calendar at thefooddepot.org.
SATURDAY
Set up an empty jar to collect change for The Food Depot. $1 = 4 meals! National Peanut Day Donate some peanut butter or trail mix to The Food Depot!
Saturday Shopping Heading to the store? Consider picking up a few extra items to donate.
Support local growers at the farmers’ market this weekend!