HUNGER ACTION MONTH 30 ways to take action this month. Together, we can end hunger. SUNDAY
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Our vision: healthy, hunger-free communities Follow The Food Depot on social media.
Grandparents Day Donate in honor of your grandparents to help hungry seniors.
SNAP Challenge Eat all three meals today using $6 or less. $6 is the average New Mexico daily SNAP (formerly food stamp) allowance. FOOD WASTE Challenge Nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. Can you have ZERO food waste for this entire week?
Start a food drive at your work or ask a business to host a food drive this month.
Neighbor to Neighbor ends Sept 23rd!
Collect empty Write or call your egg cartons and elected officials and large paper grocery urge them to support bags for The Food food banks. Depot. Matching Monday
Food 4 Pets
See if your employer will match donations to The Food Depot.
Did you know The Food Depot also serves dogs and cats? Support our Food 4 Pets program!
Take a photo and tag us Spot The on social Food media! There are 5 Depot food banks that serve trucks New Mexico. Learn more on the at nmfoodbanks.org. move?
Sign up to volunteer at The Food Depot or one of our partner nonprofit agencies. National Peanut Day Donate some peanut butter or trail mix to the food pantry in your area. How many people in your county are food insecure? Scan to find out!
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Donate, advocate, and volunteer at thefooddepot.org.
Register to vote or encourage someone you know to register.
The San Isidro 5K Run and walk is Saturday, September 30th! Sign up at sanisidro5k.com.
Explore facts, stories, and data about food insecurity and hunger at The Food Depot's website. Help Spread Awareness Share your volunteer experience or a food insecurity fact on your social media. 1 in 2 U.S. Families can not afford enough diapers. Support The Food Depot's Diaper Depot program.
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On Fridays in September, wear ORANGE. The color of Hunger Action Month.
HUNGER ACTION DAY Donate Advocate Volunteer
Invite a staff member from The Food Depot to speak about food insecurity at your organization or event! National Coffee Day Skip your coffee today and donate what you would have spent to The Food Depot.
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Set up an empty jar to collect change throughout the month. DID YOU KNOW?
The Food Depot serves NINE counties in NM.
Saturday Shopping As you head to the grocery store, consider picking up a few extra items to donate. Visiting your local farmers market this weekend? Pick up some fresh produce for your food bank! Sharing is caring! Tell friends and family what you have learned this month and commit to taking action all year long.