Feeding South Florida goals to lift consciousness and encourage motion to finish starvation within the space by commemorating Starvation Motion Month this September. The group encourages South Floridians to “Go Orange” and stand in opposition to starvation by way of varied actions. This initiative, created by Feeding America, is designed to make clear the difficulty of starvation in America and inspire others to take motion. Feeding South Florida’s theme for this 12 months is “Starvation Heroes Take Motion.”
One in 9 individuals in South Florida are unsure about the place to get their subsequent meal because of elements reminiscent of inflation, strained provide chains, rising gasoline costs and elevated housing prices. The proceeds raised through the month-long initiative will assist Feeding South Florida fulfill its mission to finish starvation within the area by offering speedy entry to nutritious meals, main starvation and poverty advocacy efforts and reworking lives by way of modern programming and training.
Throughout the month, an on-line public sale will give bidders the possibility to entry distinctive and enjoyable objects whereas supporting Feeding South Florida’s starvation aid efforts. To boost consciousness about starvation, Go Orange t-shirts and orange mustaches may also be obtainable for buy. In September, financial donations can be matched one-to-one by Delta Airways, as much as $25,000. Each donation is essential, as a $1 donation permits Feeding South Florida to supply roughly 4 meals to a needy household.
Feeding South Florida is ready to arrange Starvation Reduction City Corridor Conferences throughout Starvation Motion Month. These conferences purpose to teach the general public and potential donors about meals insecurity and starvation aid efforts. The pivotal initiative is a collaborative effort involving Well being Alternative Community, Feeding South Florida, Broward Neighborhood and Household Well being Facilities, College of Miami Well being System, and Jessie Trice Neighborhood Well being System, facilitated by a Nationwide Institute of Well being grant. The conferences will deliver collectively a various group of stakeholders, together with group leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and grassroots advocates, to deal with the multifaceted challenges of meals insecurity. The following assembly can be held from 1 p.m. to three p.m. on Sept. 11 at Nova Southeastern College’s Rick Case Enviornment.
“Starvation Motion Month is a chance for the group to return collectively to lift consciousness about meals insecurity and be part of the answer,” said Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida. “We’re grateful for our South Florida group, which participates in Starvation Motion Month 12 months after 12 months to help our mission and assist households in want. The month-long initiative will assist us proceed to lift consciousness and essential funds to put meals on the desk for South Florida households who want it probably the most.”
For extra details about Starvation Motion Month, please go to www.feedingsouthflorida.org/ham2024 or contact Allyson Vaulx at [email protected] or 954.518.1818 x1852.
