Gather around the table: WNC rallies for Hunger Action Month - Mountain Xpress
FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL: As the demand for food assistance in WNC continues to grow, local food-security organizations are embracing September, designated national Hunger Action Month, as a chance to raise awareness about the issue. September is designated national Hunger Action Month by Feeding America. Throughout September, Xpress will feature a series of stories examining the issue of food insecurity and how local individuals and organizations are working toward the goal of eradicating hunger in Western North Carolina. Orange may not be everyone’s new black, but hundreds of local organizations are hoping the color will serve as a call to action this month for alleviating food insecurity in Western North Carolina. Designated national Hunger Action Month eight years ago by domestic hunger-relief organization Feeding America , September will see the initiative’s official color of orange highlighted in Asheville on T-shirts as well as on smartphone screens via... But to Feeding America, its local partner MANNA FoodBank and MANNA’s extensive network of partner agencies, creating communities where everyone has enough nutritious food is no pipe dream. Source: mountainx.com
