September is Hunger Action Month™—the Feeding America network’s annual nationwide campaign designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of hunger in the United States. This past year, 1 in 3 of our neighbors experienced food insecurity in Massachusetts. While we may not realize it, each of us knows someone who is hungry—that’s why we all have a role to play in ending hunger here.
Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. For our neighbors in Eastern Massachusetts, a daily meal isn’t a choice between different dishes. It’s a choice between food and other crucial needs—like medicine, rent, or childcare.
Take action with us by donating, volunteering, learning about hunger in our community, or advocating for food assistance. Your support helps GBFB provide the healthy food needed to meet the urgent need of communities across the Eastern Massachusetts.
Check out our 2025 Hunger Action Month toolkit with turn-key materials and resources on the following pages to spread awareness and encourage your communities to take action.
In this toolkit, you’ll find:
- Social media resources
- Proclamation template
- Press statement template
- Key messaging and activation ideas
- Ways to Get Involved
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Hunger Action Month Activities:
All Month Long: Massachusetts Preliminary Municipal Elections
Throughout the month, certain Massachusetts cities and towns will hold preliminary elections for Mayor and other local government positions if there are enough candidates running. Similar to primaries, these non-partisan elections are used to narrow down the candidates for the November ballot. Check here for more information on Municipal Preliminary Elections.
Tuesday, September 9: Hunger Action Day Hunger®
Hunger Action Day® is a time for hunger-relief advocates to spotlight our anti-hunger efforts on one day for greater impact. On this day, join GBFB and landmarks across Eastern MA in going orange – the national color of hunger. Post a selfie on social media to show support and generate awareness (tag @Gr8BosFoodBank and use the hashtags #EndHungerHere and #HungerActionMonth)!
Do you know a building or landmark that should go orange on Hunger Action Day? Please reach out to Senior Public Policy Manager, Kate Adams at govrelations@gbfb.org for more information.
Thursday, September 11: Boston Meal Pack for 9/11 Day
Join Boston-area volunteers at the TRACK at New Balance to honor the anniversary of 9/11 by packing 385,000 healthy meals to be donated to GBFB for distribution to individuals and families at risk of hunger in Eastern Massachusetts. Now in its fourth year, the 9/11 Day Boston Meal Pack event is one of 21 events planned in cities across the United States. Learn more and register to volunteer here.
Tuesday, September 16: National Voter Registration Day
According to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday aimed at increasing voter registration. Take a moment to make sure you are registered to vote in the November Municipal Elections throughout Massachusetts, and check out these resources to help get your friends, family, and broader community registered to vote. Together, we can vote out hunger in local, state, and federal elections!
Thursday, September 18: WCVB Day of Giving
Tune in to WCVB Channel 5 on Thursday, September 18 for the 7th Annual WCVB Day of Giving. See inspiring stories about how GBFB and our community partners are making a positive impact on the lives of our neighbors in need. Your help is needed now more than ever. Help us to end hunger here by making a donation today.
Friday, September 19-Sunday, 21: Kristina Wong, Food Bank Influencer
Welcome to the only solo karaoke musical about emergency-food in the history of live theater, held throughout the weekend of September 19 at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston. More info here.
Saturday, September 20: Mt. Joy Concert at TD Garden
American five-piece indie rock band Mt. Joy has announced their HOPE WE HAVE FUN TOUR ’25, which will be making a stop at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, 9/20 for an 8:00pm concert. Mt. Joy will be supporting GBFB’s fundraising efforts all night long! Tickets and info here.
Monday, September 22 & Tuesday September 23: GBFB Advocacy Training
Join the GBFB team for an introduction to state and federal advocacy. For Hunger Action Month, we are hosting 2 virtual trainings that will cover the same agenda. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about taking action to advance state and federal level policy related to hunger-relief. No advocacy experience necessary! Use the links to register for the Monday, September 22 (12pm – 1:30pm) or Tuesday, September 23 (8am – 9:30am) session.
Monday, September 29: Boston Food Access Council: Let’s Talk about Food Policy
Join the Boston Food Access Council (BFAC) and candidates running for City Council and Mayor to discuss current Boston food policy, food access, and what can be done. 6:00PM on Zoom. Visit the Boston Food Access Council website to learn more and click here to register for the event.
Advocacy Priorities:
Join us as we advocate for…
- Farm Bill hunger relief policies and programs. Reach out to your member of Congress and let them know what policy solutions you’d like to see. Learn more about GBFB’s federal policy priorities.
- The Hunger Free Campus Initiative. Learn more about the Hunger Free Campus Coalition, led by GBFB, the Mass. Law Reform Institute, and the Food Bank of Western MA.
Call To Action:
- Join us in thanking our Massachusetts State Representatives and Senators for critical food security investments in the FY26 budget, passed in July 2025!
Please reach out to govrelations@gbfb.org for more information on our policy and advocacy priorities.