# Hunger Action Month food insecurity awareness

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hunger-action-month-food-insecurity-awareness
> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

September marks Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by the Feeding America network to raise awareness and combat food insecurity across North America.

In Wyoming, the Food Bank of Wyoming reports that 94,440 people face food insecurity, the highest level since 2014. To support relief efforts, several foundations have pledged to match donations up to $40,000.

Broader reports indicate rising rates of insecurity. In Pennsylvania, Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank reports that over 1.7 million residents, including 500,000 children, experienced food insecurity in 2024, with approximately one in seven residents in Berks and Schuylkill counties affected. The organization aims to distribute 14 million pounds of food by year-end.

In Canada, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region noted a 205% increase in food hamper program visits since 2019, reaching nearly 622,000 visits last year. The organization is advocating for government investments in income support, affordable housing, and living wages. In Durham, the Feed the Need in Durham network, comprising 70 community programs, reported over 880,000 visits last year. Local municipalities in Scugog are also collecting non-perishable items for Operation Scugog.

In the United States, Loaves & Fishes Community Services reports that food insecurity has risen by more than 50% since 2019 across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. The organization is pursuing a $15 million goal through its Nourish Together Campaign. Meanwhile, in the Northland region, Second Harvest Northland reports a 20 to 30 percent year-over-year increase in need at certain food shelves, citing changes in federal programs and the end of pandemic-era benefits.

## Claims

- Over 1.7 million people in Pennsylvania, including 500,000 children, experienced food insecurity in 2024. (single source)
- Food insecurity affects 14.4% of Berks County residents and 14.9% of Schuylkill County residents. (single source)
- Food hamper program visits in the Waterloo region increased by 205% since 2019, reaching nearly 622,000 visits last year. (single source)
- Food insecurity has increased by more than 50% since 2019 in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. (single source)
- Loaves & Fishes is working toward a $15 million fundraising goal through its Nourish Together Campaign. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Hunger Action Month initiatives launch in Durham and Northland

Communities in Canada and the US are observing Hunger Action Month through donation drives and chef-led campaigns to address rising food insecurity and support local food programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hunger-action-month-initiatives-launch-in-durham-and-northland

### 2026-09-02: Hunger Action Month: Food banks report rising insecurity

During Hunger Action Month, food banks in the US and Canada report significant increases in food insecurity, prompting calls for community donations and systemic policy changes to address poverty.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hunger-action-month-food-banks-report-rising-insecurity

### 2026-08-31: Food Bank of Wyoming launches Hunger Action Month campaign

During Hunger Action Month in September, the Food Bank of Wyoming is seeking donations and volunteers to combat rising food insecurity, with a $40,000 matching gift pledged by corporate partners.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-bank-of-wyoming-launches-hunger-action-month-campaign

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