Treasure Coast - Wednesday August 24, 2022: The Treasure Coast Food Bank reports that more people have been seeking help to buy food and other necessities than at any other time since the Great Recession 80 years ago.
As a result of record inflation, which has made it impossible to keep up with rising costs, the Food Bank says one in four people on the Treasure Coast face food-insecurity,
“The need is as great as we’ve seen since the Great Recession,” said Judith Cruz, President and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “When costs for basic needs rise as fast as they have this year, many people have no recourse but to cut back on food. Fortunately, we have a generous community, and we encourage everyone to join us in taking action to fight hunger during Hunger Action Month.”
September is Hunger Action Month when the Treasure Coast Food Bank and the Feeding America national network of food banks join forces to mobilize the public to end hunger. Residents who can afford to help are encouraged to get involved.
Already, area businesses are collecting food donations, a critical need this year. “Every little bit makes a difference in the fight against hunger and no action is too small,” Cruz said.
Ways to Get Involved
* Download Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month Calendar with 30 ways in 30 days to take action.
* Download the kids’ calendar with puzzles and coloring activities to get them involved as well.
* Sign up for a volunteer shift.
* Host a food drive in your neighborhood or office.
* Take part in Treasure Coast Food Bank’s featured events
>Find all the details at stophunger.org/HAM.
Laugh Hunger and Our Run Hunger:
Treasure Coast Food Bank presents its 5th Annual Out Laugh Hunger event on Sept. 10. This is a family friendly comedy show featuring Devin Siebold, Miguel Colon Jr. and Jake Klark. Thanks to the generosity of Indian River State College, it will be held in the Bailey Auditorium on the Fort Pierce campus. General admission tickets are $40, and each includes two drinks. A table for 7 is $250, a discount off the individual ticket price. In addition to two drinks per person, it includes a charcuterie board appetizer for the table.
Out Run Hunger 5K Sept. 17:
The 2nd Annual Out Run Hunger 5K run and walk takes place on Sept. 17. Join the hundreds of people expected to gather at the Causeway Cove Marina for the The flat course is perfect for participants of all fitness levels. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category, and everybody will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal.
Fall Flavors: Food and Beer Pairing on Sept. 21:
Sailfish Brewing Company will host Fall Flavors: Food and Beer Pairing on Sept 21 to benefit Treasure Coast Bank. Join the breweries, winery, cidery and restaurants of the Treasure Coast for the 4th Annual Food & Beer Pairing – a tasty competition judged by all ticket holding guests.
Go Orange Day Sept. 23:
Join in by wearing orange, the color for hunger awareness, on Sept. 23, designated Go Orange Day. Make sure to share it online. Wherever there’s the glow of an orange light in a store window, it’s a sign of support for the fight against hunger. Cities and Counties also will be proclaiming September as Hunger Action Month and encouraging everyone to get involved.
Hops Against Hunger Sept. 1 - Sept. 30:
The Treasure Coast’s craft breweries are holding Hops Against Hunger again this year. It’s a friendly competition to see which of them collects the most food donations for Treasure Coast Food Bank. Remember to drop off non-perishable items to drop in the bins.
ABOUT TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals valued at more than $50 million through robust programs and in partnership with 400 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties.
The Treasure Coast Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States.
For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, call 772.489.3034, log on to stophunger.org, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/tcfoodbank, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/tcfoodbank.
