Join members of Congress, representatives from national agriculture groups, local officials and members of the anti-hunger community for a packing event on Tuesday, August 28 to help raise awareness about hunger in our country and show who's the fastest packer.
The need for hunger awareness is especially critical at this time, with nearly 49 million people in the United States at risk of hunger, including 16 million children. That number include families struggling with unemployment, seniors stretching small fixed incomes, working parents and many who never expected to need a helping hand.
According to Map the Meal Gap, Feeding America's groundbreaking research report, hunger exists in every county in the United States. In the Tampa Bay area, for example, almost 700,000 people are at risk of hunger. The Feeding America Tampa Bay Food Bank helps to provide over 1 million meals a month to those in need in the area.
WHAT : Packing event competition (boxes with meals for kids in need in the area will be packed)
WHO: Lawmakers expected to appear include Sen. John Boozman (Arkansas); Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15); Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6); local officials; national representatives of business, agriculture and anti-hunger groups.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 28
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Feeding America Tampa Bay Main Distribution Site, 4702 Transport Drive, Building 6, Tampa
Contact
Please contact one of our media representatives or call 800-771-2303
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
Feeding America Tampa Bay
Feeding America Tampa Bay makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people weekly through its distribution to a partnership network of more than 600 churches and other incorporated non-profit organizations. The Food Bank services 10 counties throughout west central Florida. Since the Food Bank was founded in 1982, it has distributed over 170 million pounds.