Friday, September 17, is Hunger Action Day! Take Action! Wear orange!

Hunger Action Month continues! Find the latest data on food insecurity and hunger in North Dakota on our "Data" page at: hungerfreend.org/data/ ~ 25,800 of North Dakota’s households experienced food insecurity in 2018-2020

We want to hear your stories. Tag us in a social media post using #HungerActionMonth and #HeartsSolveHunger to share your hunger stories or statistics.

Are you harvesting squash, carrots, potatoes and more this week? If you find you have more than you need, please considering donating to a nearby pantry or soup kitchen! Find a list of places to donate here: nd.gov/ndda/produce-d…

It is so important to keep offering sources of healthy foods in community settings like schools & childcare. The pandemic has brought more challenges to our children’s weight status.

It’s been a great September, Hunger Action Month! Thank you to all who participated. Keep using what you learned, and taking action! Here are some ideas: hungerfreend.org/advocacy/reduc…

Good news! Our texting service is back! If you want to quickly locate food resources near you or get information about public assistance programs, text keywords like "Food", "PEBT", "SNAP" to 1-914-342-7744 get an automated response.

SNAP funds save rural jobs & boost rural economies! “For every dollar of SNAP benefits…there was a dual benefit – about a dollar of food purchasing, plus spending on other goods and services with money freed up from the family food budget.” dailyyonder.com/usda-snap-bene…

Open enrollment for 2022 health coverage runs until Jan. 15. Visit healthcare.gov to view current plans and prices. Health center staff can also provide impartial info on the best plan choice based on your #healthcare needs. It's time to #GetCovered. #ValueCHCs

Deer hunting opener today! If you have deer to share, consider donating through Sportsmen Against Hunger Learn more at capnd.org/programsandini…

This week's stops of the #greatplainsfoodbank Mobile Food Pantry. All in need of food assistance are welcome. #HeartsSolveHunger.

With thanks for planters & pickers waterers & weeders drovers & herders shovelers & sweepers slicers & grinders sorters & trimmers drivers & lifters stockers & checkers peelers & stirrers kneaders & washers ladlers & wrappers dishers & servers planners & dreamers all

Did you know your child can get WIC benefits until 5 if you meet income eligibility guidelines? Only 25% of 4-year-olds who qualify for benefits participate in WIC, so spread the word! #momstrong Find out more at signupwic.com

  Coalition members reflect on what being part of this group of organizations and people has meant to them: • Networking, sharing, connecting • Being aware of what is going on; sharing information and resources to others in our organization and with families. 1/2

Coalition members reflect on what being part of this group of organizations & people has meant to them: • Benefitted from help from and connections with others • Being aware of what is going on; sharing information and resources to others in our organization and with families.

We're providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain disruptions. ow.ly/bzzB50Hem1y

Benefits of coalition shared by members: • Providing opportunities for learning, for sharing, and for the insights gained by hearing of works and the potential to grow it by connecting with others • An efficient way to get and share information & resources

QUICK action required: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients in north-central and western ND who lost food due to storm-related power outages April 23-24, 2022, can request replacement benefits. Learn more at bit.ly/3MsrU3b

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? We do! #MyTwitterAnniversary