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Activity Guidelines
10 Ways to Fight Hunger* Make charitable donations
Consider making financial donations to charitable organizations that support anti-hunger programs in your area. At work, ask your Human Resources representative if your company can arrange for employees to donate through a payroll deduction to a nonprofit agency of your choice. Share the bounty
When you or your organization sponsor a special event - such as a wedding, an anniversary, or a large fundraising event - set aside a small percentage of the actual costs to donate to an anti-hunger charity. Check out the Mazon website for more ideas. Volunteer at an organization that helps the hungry
Participate in activities such as food sorts or repackaging, distributing food at a pantry, delivering food to a homebound senior or serving food at a local shelter or soup kitchen. Run A Food Drive
Much of the food that local providers distribute through their food pantries is collected by food drives. By coordinating a food drive at your church, school, workplace or neighborhood or civic group you are making a major contribution in providing food to those in need. Need help organizing? Contact the Oregon Food Bank. Plant a row for the hungry in your garden
Donate a row of vegetables or fruit from your garden to a local organization. Get vocal -- put pen to paper; make a phone call; or send an e-mail
Call, write, or e-mail your local, state, and federal elected officials. Tell them you are concerned about hunger in our community. To learn more about anti-hunger legislation and programs that help end hunger, check out the websites for the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force and the Oregon Food Bank. To find out who your legislators are and how to contact them, click here. Make a personal appearance
Set up face-to-face meetings with your elected officials and voice your concerns! Visit your state or federal legislators at their office. We recommend you contact your representative’s office (via phone, fax, or e-mail) first to ask for an appointment. In most cases, the representative or a member of his/her staff will meet with you. Discuss your concerns about hunger and ask what your representative is doing to solve the problem. Unsure who your legislators are, then click here. Make Your Voice Heard! Vote!
Vote for candidates that support hunger-relief programs and policies that promote food security. Anti-hunger efforts are more successful when concerned decision makers are elected. Get Educated
Sponsor an educational forum on hunger and hunger advocacy for your place of worship, your school, your workplace or your civic club. Contact the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force for an excellent ready-made program. Get Organized
Never underestimate the power of unity! Many important changes in our society have been linked to grassroots movements. Organize your friends, neighbors, and community to fight for change at the grassroots level. Become an active member of a coalition or group working to promote anti-hunger legislation. Get involved with the Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger!
* Thanks to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, St. Vincent De Paul of Atlanta, Hunger Task Force of Milwaukie, and the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force.
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