Eastern Illinois Foodbank asks for community participation during Hunger Action Month

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is hoping for extra involvement from the community during September, which is Hunger Action Month.

A recent report by the USDA found 13.5% of U.S. households were food insecure in 2023, and EIF leaders want to provide for people in need in the community.

“A historic amount of our neighbors are experiencing food insecurity, and EIF isn’t immune to the same rising costs that are straining the budgets of so many local families,” said Eastern Illinois Foodbank President & CEO Kelly Daly. “We know that more than 134,000 of our neighbors are facing hunger, and that the continued success of our mission of alleviating hunger in eastern Illinois is only possible with the support of our community. The need may be great, but this community is greater.”

They are encouraging people to donate money to the Million Meal Challenge and volunteer to repack food at their annual Operation Orange event.

Additionally, they want people to wear orange for Hunger Action Day on September 10 and post photos to social media while tagging @eifoodbank.

More information on EIF can be found on the food bank’s website.

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