“More Than A Meal”: Feeding South Florida Launches Hunger Action Month This September

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties – is commemorating Hunger Action Month this September with various activities to encourage South Floridians to “Go Orange” to stand against hunger. Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America®, takes place throughout September and is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in America and inspire others to take action toward ending it.

Proceeds raised during the month-long initiative will allow Feeding South Florida to fulfill its mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

This year, Feeding South Florida’s theme is “More Than A Meal,” revealing the powerful impact behind every meal distributed. Every meal tells a bigger story. Behind each plate is rescued food, compassion, community support, and collective action working together to nourish neighbors facing food insecurity across South Florida.

Bid to beat hunger! An online auction during the month will allow bidders access to fun, unique items while supporting Feeding South Florida’s hunger relief efforts. “Hunger Heroes” t-shirts will be available for purchase to raise awareness about hunger. Monetary donations will go further during September with a Hunger Action Match, all month long donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, by Presenting Sponsor Delta Airlines. Every donation is critical, as a $1 donation allows Feeding South Florida to provide approximately four meals to a family in need.

During Hunger Action Month, South Floridians can “Go Orange” by participating in various activities throughout the month, including:

• Start a Fund Drive: Raise money with coworkers, friends and family online.
• Start a Food Drive: Feeding South Florida relies on the generous support of the community to host food drives to ensure it receives shelf-stable, high-demand products.
• Dine at Participating Restaurants: A portion of the meal at select restaurants will help feed local families.
• Hunger Action Day (Sept. 29): Feeding South Florida celebrates Hunger Action Day, also known as “Go Orange Day.” The community is invited to purchase a “Hunger Heroes” t-shirt for $25 and wear it to support ending hunger in South Florida by visiting https://secure.qgiv.com/event/qx89ki/store/.
• Pack to Give Back – Corporate Teams (Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.): Companies are encouraged to volunteer to sort food and pack meal boxes for families at one of Feeding South Florida’s warehouses.
• Participate in the 2026 Outrun Hunger 5K – Palm Beach County (Sept. 19, 6:30-9 a.m.): Feeding South Florida will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 9 a.m., at the scenic Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413). Participants will enjoy a Kids Zone, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and more. Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. 
• Volunteer: During Hunger Action Month, coworkers, family and friends are invited to volunteer to sort food at one of Feeding South Florida’s warehouses or help prepare and cook meals for children and seniors at Feeding South Florida’s 5,000-square-foot state-of-the-art multi-purpose Community Kitchen in Boynton Beach. Dates and times vary. For more details, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.org/volunteer/.
• Go Orange! Throughout the month, individuals can host an orange bake sale, government and municipalities can issue a proclamation for Hunger Action Month, hotels can welcome guests with an in-room display that showcases Hunger Action Month, schools can develop students’ skills by creating a project to promote hunger awareness and much more. During Hunger Action Month in the past, several landmark buildings including The Breakers, Miami Tower, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Guitar Hotel all participated in “Go Orange Day” by turning their lights orange.
  • Register an individual or company's #GoOrange initiative to be added to Feeding South Florida’s community activity calendar. Contact events@feedingsouthflorida.org.
  • Get social: Post on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X using the hashtags #feedingsouthflorida #hungeractionmonth #hungerhero.

Feeding South Florida thanks its generous Presenting Sponsor Delta Airlines and Premier Impact Partners Publix and Publix Supermarkets Charities.

For more information about Hunger Action Month, please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/qx89ki or contact events@feedingsouthflorida.org.