Hunger Action Month - Arkansas Foodbank

September is Hunger Action Month

Learn more about all the ways you can support and get involved fighting hunger this September below!

In 2007, Feeding America launched Hunger Action Month to rally the nation around one powerful idea: hunger is solvable when we act together. Every September, communities across the country unite to raise awareness and take action — and this year, the need is greater than ever.

Arkansas now ranks #1 in the nation for food insecurity. That means more families, more seniors, and more children are going without the meals they need.

But here’s the good news: you can help change that.

Whether you volunteer, donate, share a post, or simply start a conversation — every action counts. This month, we’re calling on you to stand with us and fight hunger in your community. See our upcoming events below!

HAM with FEeding America

Hunger Action Month Events:

2nd Annual Central Arkansas Restaurant Week

Calling all food enthusiasts and restaurateurs: Arkansas Foodbank, KARK 4, and FOX 16’s highly anticipated second year of Central Arkansas Restaurant Week is returning September 5th-12th 2025, coinciding with Hunger Action Month! This 7-day event provides Central Arkansas restaurants with the opportunity to showcase their venues and menus through culinary arts, inviting the public to enjoy their favorite eateries or try new ones – all while supporting our neighbors facing food insecurity in Central Arkansas.

Visit our CARW website to view all participating restaurants and plan your trip! Eat local. Fight Hunger.

Visit carw.arkansasfoodbank.org

CARW Facebook event Page

Hunger Action Day – September 9th

Hunger Action Day is the heart of Hunger Action Month — a powerful moment to stand up, speak out, and take action against hunger in Arkansas.

Here’s how you can make an impact on Hunger Action Day:

Wear orange, thecolor of hunger, to show your support and help us color Arkansas with hope
Volunteer with Arkansas Foodbank or your local pantry
Tune in to local TV & radio as we share real stories from our neighbors
Double your impact — every donation will be matched, thanks to a generous supporter
Grab your Hunger Action shirt at shop.arkansasfoodbank.org and wear it proudly!

Let’s turn Arkansas orange!

Arkansas Rice Day – September 9th

In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Arkansas rice industry has once again partnered with Arkansas Foodbank to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger. This annual donation from rice mills across the state helps stock shelves at food pantries and supports families facing food insecurity.

Arkansas rice growers are proud to give back to the communities they help feed. Their continued generosity reflects a deep commitment to nourishing neighbors across the state!

Donate to Fight Hunger!

ONLINE:

Donate Here

DONATE VIA MAIL:

Please mail checks to:

Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65^th Street
Little Rock, AR 72209

Be sure to post tons of pictures, and even videos, of your friends and family GOING ORANGE! Tag Arkansas Foodbank and use hashtags for a chance to be featured on our pages, stories, or Facebook Event Page!

Facebook and Linked In: @ArkansasFoodbank

Instagram, X, and TikTok: @ARFoodbank

#ARFoodbank #HungerActionMonth #HAM2025 #arkansasfoodbank

About the Arkansas Foodbank

Since its inception in 1984, Arkansas Foodbank has been at the forefront of hunger relief, distributing millions of meals to individuals and families across its 33-county service area through a network of more than 400 community partners, including pantries, churches, community centers, and schools. Through this network, the Foodbank has distributed more than half a billion pounds of food, providing over 416 million meals.

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