Hunger Action Month 2026
Volunteer. Donate. Advocate. Make a Difference.
September is Hunger Action Month – a time to raise awareness of food insecurity and celebrate the incredible impact our community can make when we take action together.
This year, neighbors, volunteers, businesses, community organizations, and supporters are coming together to raise awareness about hunger and take action to make sure everyone has access to the nutritious food they need.
Hunger Action Month is a time to learn more about hunger in our communities, speak up about the issues that contribute to food insecurity, and find meaningful ways to help.
See What Your Support Makes Possible
Join us for Lunch and a Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Thursday, September 17 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Donald W Reynolds Regional Distribution Center
550 Italy Drive | Sparks, NV (Located off of USA Parkway)
Join us for lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
We’ll share what our work looks like right now and give you a closer look at how food moves thorugh our warehouse and into communities across our region.
RSVP by September 14
Northern Nevada Bites Back
Eat, Drink, and Give Back
This Hunger Action Month, local businesses are biting back against hunger by giving their customers more ways to make a difference.
Featured Participants:
- Yogurt Beach: Visit a local Yogurt Beach location on September 3 and mention the Food Bank of Northern Nevada at checkout to have 30% of the proceeds from your purchase donated.
- Batch Cupcakery: Enjoy a special orange Dreamsicle cupcake, with 50% of the cupcakes profits benefiting the Food Bank all month long.
- Great Basin Brewing, Liberty Food & Wine, and Overland Restaurant: Look for their special Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake on the dessert menu. Each location will donate $1 for every slice of cheesecake sold to the Food Bank.
It’s not too late to join in! Whether you create a special menu item, donate a portion of sales, or come up with your own creative way to get your business involved this Hunger Action Month, we’d love to have you be part of raising awareness about hunger and supporting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sign up today and help your customers take action against hunger this September.
Help us Turn OuR region Orange
Orange is the color of hunger awareness, and throughout September, we’re asking our community to help us shine a light on hunger.
From local landmarks and businesses to homes and neighborhoods, let’s turn northern Nevada orange and show our neighbors we’re committed to building a community where everyone has access to nutritious food.
Hunger Action Day: September 29
September 29 is Hunger Action Day, a national day of action during Hunger Action Month.
Join us by wearing orange and sharing why you’re passionate about helping end hunger in our community. Take a photo, post it on social media, and tag the Food Bank of Northern Nevada (foodbanknn) so we can see your posts and help spread the word.
Look for Orange All Month Long
Check out these local landmarks as they light up orange in recognition of Hunger Action Month:
Circus Circus: September 1 – 9
Atlantis Fountain: September 29
And you can join in, too! Light up your home, business, storefront, or office in orange to show your support and help shine a light on hunger in our community.
More Ways to Take Action All Month Long
Volunteer.
We love our volunteers, and we think you’ll love being one, too! If you’ve got a few hours to share, consider joining us for a session (or more!). Check out the Volunteer Schedule page here on our website to find open volunteer opportunities, and schedule yourself and your crew to join us.
Donate.
Hunger Action Month Virtual Food Drive
Bring your friends, co-workers, or family together to fight hunger virtually. Host or a Hunger Action Month Virtual Food Drive to help us raise meals this month. Every $1 donated provides 3 meals for our neighbors.
Run on Tuna Food Drive
It’s the 16th Annual Run On Tuna, organized by De De Rosene and Michelle Sturge. This year, the goal is to donate over 10,000 cans of tuna to help feed families across northern Nevada.
Ways to participate:
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Donate via Venmo to De De Rosene: @Diane-Rosene or Michelle Sturge: @Michelle-Sturge
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Drop off cans or donations at Chase International, 985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Unit 110, Reno (during business hours)
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Host your own Run on Tuna drive at your business or organization
Contact De De Rosene via email or at (775) 225-0814 with questions. All funds go directly to purchasing cans of tuna.
Take action and help reach 10,000 cans of tuna this September.
Advocate.
Use Your Voice
Every day, families, seniors, veterans, and students make difficult choices just to put food on the table. Help raise awareness about hunger in our community. Share what you learn, talk with your friends and family, and help others understand why access to nutritious food for all matters.
Make a Difference.
This Hunger Action Month, let’s show what’s possible when we come together – as neighbors, as volunteers, as advocates, as donors, as friends.
When you take action – whether it’s giving your time, sharing your resources, or speaking up – you’re part of a community that believes no one should face hunger alone. Together, we can create lasting change – not just this September, but all year long.
Volunteer, donate, advocate, and make a difference today.
