Hunger Action Week
Taking a Stand Against Hunger
What does hunger look like in King County? What are the solutions, and how can we spread awareness? United Way’s Hunger Action Week is all about shining a light on these questions.
Hunger Action Week 2012 kicked off with the Hunger Action Forum, which sparked dialogue about this important issue in our community. During Hunger Action Week, more than 1,500 people banned together against hunger in King County. They took the Hunger Challenge, hosted dinner parties to spark conversation about hunger, conducted a hunger security survey and spread the word that hunger exists in a very real way in our community. Read about the Hunger Action Week experience on our blog. Or give today to help provide basic needs for those who face hunger daily.
How can you make a difference in ending hunger? Volunteer today!
Get the facts:
- 1 in 5 kids and 1 in 9 seniors are at risk of going hungry.
- Seattle food banks had a 30% rise in hungry clients and a 31% decline in donations since 2008.
- In 2007 6.8% of King County residents needed help buying food.
- In 2011 13.4% of King County residents needed help buying food.
Stay in the action!
- How much you do know about hunger? >>
- Learn the ins and outs of Hunger Action Week >>
- Host a dinner party! Get mealtime tips >>
- Add food bank needs to your grocery list >>
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