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September is Hunger Action Month

Feeding America launched Hunger Action Month to rally the nation around one powerful idea: hunger is solvable when we act together.

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

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

Thank you to our supporters!

Hunger Action Month (HAM) is the perfect time to get involved in the fight against hunger!

  1. Volunteer – spend some time serving at the Foodbank or a local pantry. Sign up HERE! Interested in hosting a food drive? Learn more HERE!
  2. Donate – all gifts made in honor of HAM will be DOUBLED up to $10k, thanks to an anonymous donors. Every $1 will now provide 10 meals, instead of the regular 5! Give NOW to have your gift matched!
  3. Spread the word – wear orange and tell your friends about hunger relief in Arkansas!

Interested in seeing how your school, church, or workplace can get involved?

Send us an email!

Hunger Action Month Events:

3rd 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 21-27, 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.  

Every $1 donated provides 5 meals for Arkansas families in need!

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

Visit carw.arkansasfoodbank.org
CARW Facebook Page
CARW Instagram Page

Hunger Action Day – September 29th

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, the color 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

In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Arkansas rice industry has once again partnered with food banks across Arkansas 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! 

Date to be announced!

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!

ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR ORANGE!

Facebook and LinkedIn: @ArkansasFoodbank

Instagram, X, and TikTok: @ARFoodbank

#ARFoodbank #HungerActionMonth #HAM2026 #arkansasfoodbank

Businesses and Events Also Supporting Arkansas Foodbank During Septmember!
  • 9/15-9/30 Domino’s Food Drive & Doughraiser Select stores across the state are committed to donating 15% of sales to the Arkansas Foodbank and will also be collecting canned goods in observation of Hunger Action Month.  
  • 9/19 Lost 40 Oktoberfest Join Lost Forty Brewing for their inaugural Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 19, and help support the Arkansas Foodbank’s mission of ending hunger across our state. This free, family-friendly event will feature German-inspired food, cold beer, live music, local vendors, games, football, and more, with proceeds benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank. 
  • 9/22 Hot Takes & Hot Plates – CARW Kickoff Join us at Rock Town Distillery from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of great conversation, plenty of laughs, and an opportunity to support our neighbors facing hunger across Arkansas.
  • 9/22 Bryce Corp Golf Tournament  
  • Buff City Soap Month long Food Drive – Guests who donate three or more food items will receive $5 off their purchase.
  • Buff Gives Back Day – On Wednesday, September 23, 15% of all sales will be donated to the foodbank.
  • Custom Bar Soap – Scrub Out Hunger custom soap bar benefiting Arkansas Foodbank all September while supplies last! (White Jasmine and Magnolia with loofah for exfoliation) 

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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