SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH Will you join us and Go Orange to fight hunger? Presented By
SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH Go Orange To Fight Hunger! WHAT IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH? Food insecurity is a reality for many in Southwest Texas. To combat this issue, the New Braunfels Food Bank is participating in Feeding America s nationwide Hunger Action Month campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. It s a month to spread the word and dedicate ourselves to a solution. Without awareness of a problem, people can not take action to remedy it. Any action big or small makes a real difference in the lives of food insecure neighbors in our community. Together, we are solving hunger! WHY GO ORANGE? It starts with a color and ends with a solution! By going orange, you are helping us bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our community. Join us this September and Go Orange to fight hunger. WHO CAN GO ORANGE? From individuals to families and groups, we all have a role to play in fighting hunger. With hunger being a reality for 1 in 5 of your neighbors, no effort is too small when raising awareness! Individuals Groups Pets Buildings & Landmarks Corporate & Organizations Events
GIVE FOOD Food donations are critical to the ongoing mission of collecting and redistributing millions of pounds of food to individuals and families in Southwest Texas who don t know where their next meals are coming from. By donating food, you ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly. TWELVE MOST WANTED ITEMS START A FOOD DRIVE A food drive is an excellent opportunity for anyone in the greater Southwest Texas community to become direct partners in fighting hunger! URGENT NEED! Our Food Bank s shelves are at historic lows, with only weeks of nonperishable food left in our inventory. The need typically spikes in the summer, but two factors have been especially impactful this summer: Spiking utilities bills, due to the relentless heat wave we have been experiencing; and a record number of children needing summer meals. Register a food drive at Not too sure what items to gather? We encourage you to seek donations of healthy, nonperishable food items and have assembled a list of twelve most wanted items. PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL TUNA BEANS RICE MAC & CHEESE CHILI CANNED STEWS CANNED SOUPS CANNED LUNCHEON MEATS FULL MEALS CAN/BOX POP TOP FOOD ITEMS
GIVE MONEY The New Braunfels Food Bank works tirelessly to eradicate hunger throughout 16 counties in Southwest Texas. We may be called the New Braunfels Food Bank, but hunger knows no boundaries. By donating today, you ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly. For every $1 donated, we can provide 7 meals. START A FUND DRIVE A fund drive can be conducted by any organization and is a great opportunity to spread awareness of Hunger Action Month through fundraising. Every $100 raised can fill nearly 10 grocery carts full of food! URGENT NEED! Raise money to Restock The Shelves. The need typically spikes in the summer, but two factors have been especially impactful this summer: Spiking utilities bills, due to the relentless heat wave we have been experiencing; and a record number of children needing summer meals. Register a fund drive at WAYS TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION Donate Online Donate By Mail Donate By Phone Donating online is easy. Send a meal as a one-time gift or sign-up to be a recurring donor. Donate at www.nbfoodbank.org/ hunger-action-month/donate/ Sending a check, money-order, or monetary donation through the mail is gladly accepted. Please send your donation to: New Braunfels Food Bank 1620 S. Seguin Ave. New Braunfels, Texas 78130 If you would like to call in a payment via phone, please contact: Jessi Fasola, Manager of Individual Giving 210.431.8473
GIVE TIME Fighting Hunger doesn t always start with a meal. It starts with those who serve. The New Braunfels Food Bank s volunteer opportunities range from our sorting room, warehouse, garden and farm areas, our community kitchen, and even our off-site mobile pantry distributions around the community. REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER Whether you re an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer. Be a part of the camaraderie, fun, and thousands of pounds of food sorted for those struggling with food insecurity. Be sure to Go Orange and wear your brightest orange attire! Only through your efforts can the New Braunfels Food Bank achieve our mission of helping feed the hungry in New Braunfels and Southwest Texas. Register to volunteer at www.nbfoodbank.org/register-to-volunteer/ WHEN? September 1-30, 2018 We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities in morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts through the month of September. A full list of volunteer opportunities and times can be found on our website at www.nbfoodbank.org/register-to-volunteer/ WHERE? We offer a variety of shifts at the: New Braunfels Food Bank - 1620 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, Texas 78130
GIVE VOICE We believe the voice of the community is a powerful way to affect change. You can help by using the power of social media to spread the word about and our fight against hunger. By spreading awareness, you can inspire others to take action! #HUNGER ACTION MONTH ADVOCATE As part of our mission, we lead hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in New Braunfels and Southwest Texas. You can help by communicating with your elected officials on legislative issues related to hunger relief. Mobilizing state and federal lawmakers to support legislative solutions for hunger relief is critical to solving hunger. Together we can drive policy improvements that will help end hunger. Learn more about advocacy at www.nbfoodbank.org/ways-to-help/advocacy/ Create a buzz this September by customizing your website, social media sites, and e-communications! Use our Hunger Action Month graphics and suggested copy to Go Orange and help us raise awareness. All graphics can be downloaded at Cover Photo/Web Banner Facebook & Twitter sizes available Facebook Social & Video Frame Be sure to use our Hunger Action Month profile frame on Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/ to Go Orange on social.
SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT Will you join us and go orange to fight hunger? 30 WAYS FOR 30 DAYS to fight hunger in our community THIS SEPTEMBER Any action big or small makes a real difference. Together, we are solving hunger! 1 Go orange for hunger relief. Change your social media profile picture and cover image to one of our Hunger Action Month graphics. 2 Host a PB drive. Spread the love by hosting a Peanut Butter Drive, our #1 most wanted item by the Food Bank, due to its high protein & long shelf life. 3 Start a Food & Fund drive. Kick off a drive at your school, church, or workplace through Sept. to help #RestockTheShelves. Register your drive at www.nbfoodbank.org. 4 Shop Whataburger. In partnership with Whataburger, featured store items will help contribute to the New Braunfels Food Bank during Hunger Action Month. 5 International Day of Charity. Take a moment to donate food, time, money, or your voice to fight hunger. www.nbfoodbank.org @nbfbtx 6 Dress Your Pet! Dress up your furry friend in orange and share your pictures on social. Did you know the Food Bank accepts pet food donations for furry friends in need? 7 Schedule a visit on Food Bank Day. Join us at the Food Bank to tour our facility and learn more about hunger in our community. 8 International Literacy Day. Read a book about hunger to a child. Understanding hunger is important and can lead to children wanting to be involved in helping those in need. 9 National 10 Create a Can 11 Grandparent s Day. Donate to Project Hope, our senior grocery program, canned protein, whole grains and other staples that will help lead healthy and independent lives. for Change. Collect your spare change all month and donate it to the Food Bank. Each dollar you collect can provide 7 meals! $ Host a cereal drive. For many, kids especially, breakfast means a bowl of cereal. By providing low-sugar options, you re helping them get off to a great start. #RestockTheShelves. 12 Buy Love. Give Love. The apparel and accessories from Little Bird Vintage Designs, spread love by giving back to the Food Bank. 13 Hunger Action Day. Support hunger relief with intensity today! Volunteer, donate, or share what you couldn t do without adequate nutrition on social @nbftx 14 National Coloring Day. Print out our Food Bank themed color pages from our website and share your artwork with us on social. Tag us at @nbfbtx 15 Test Drive for a Cause. Test drive a Ford vehicle and $20 will be donated to the New Braunfels Food Bank. Bluebonnet Motors 351 IH 35 S New Braunfels, TX 78130. 16 Become a monthly donor. Continue helping families receive nourishing food throughout the year by joining Full Circle Register at www.nbfoodbank.org! 17 Volunteer to in our Community Kitchen. Prepare and distributes breakfast, lunch, and snacks for area senior centers and children s program. 18 National Cheeseburger Day. Visit Whataburger and donate $1 to the New Braunfels Food Bank to receive a thank you coupon for a free whataburger. 19 Give hunger a voice. Register to vote, call or write your senator or congressman to demand more action on hunger! 24 Rice and Beans donation. The combined nutritional impact plus low cost of rice and beans together add up to its frequent appearance in nearly every type of household. Donate today! 21 Go Orange for casual Friday! Encourage your office or school to dress in orange. Don t forget to take pictures and share with us on social @nbfbtx 22 First Day of Fall! Sign up to volunteer at our New Braunfels Food Bank Garden and celebrate the first official day of Fall. 23 Mac and Cheese donation. Most requested item on college campuses- Give a box to help #RestockTheShelves and help combat hunger on campus. 24 Register for Turkey Trot 5K. Outrun hunger this Thanksgiving and sign up for the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk benefiting the New Braunfels Food Bank. 25 National Cooking Day. Squash out hunger and make a recipe using orange ingredients. Snap your pictures and tag @nbfbtx. 26 Experience a 27 World Tourism 28 National Drink 29 Set the SNAP (food stamp) budget for a day. The average SNAP benefit per person is about $126 per month, which works out to about $1.40 per person per meal. Day. Find a local building/landmark that has gone orange. Take pictures and share on social. Beer Day. Join us for the 2nd annual Locally Grown Farm-to-Table dinner and silent auction. Enjoy local food, beer, wine and live music. Register today at www.nbfoodbank.org. Table. Set a place at the table for the one in four children in our community who won t eat this evening. Donate the cost of a meal on their behalf. 30 Friendly Food Drive Competition. Register a Food Drive and compete with your neighbors on who can raise the most donations to the New Braunfels Food Bank. To learn more about Hunger Action Month and Take Action, visit www.nbfoodbank.org/hunger-action-month @nbfbtx Presented By