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

In South Florida, approximately one million families face hunger and have no idea where the next meal is coming from, including nearly 500,000 children and seniors. 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. Hunger relief is about more than providing food; it is about upholding dignity, creating stability, strengthening communities, and bringing hope to individuals and families. “More Than a Meal” highlights the unseen efforts that make hunger relief possible and reminds audiences that every action taken in support of Feeding South Florida helps provide more than nourishment; it helps build a stronger, more food-secure community.

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 - Tuesday, September 29th, 2026: 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 - Friday, September 18th, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 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 - Saturday, September 19th, 2026 - 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Feeding South Florida will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 - from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the scenic Okeeheelee Park, located at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 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. This year’s event will be emceed by Noura Salman, Survivor season 39 finalist, CPA, Founder of SuperFreshies.com, and creator of the Lean Out Now health and wellness program, as well as Kirk Gimenez, Senior Vice President at Brickell Capital Finance, two-time Emmy winner, Founder and TV host of Xizzle TV, and member of Feeding South Florida’s Advisory Council.

• 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.

“Hunger Action Month reminds us that every meal is more than food on a plate. It represents dignity, stability and hope for a neighbor facing uncertainty,” said Paco Velez, President and CEO of Feeding South Florida. “Throughout Hunger Action Month, we are shining a light on the dedicated people, generous partners and rescued resources that make hunger relief possible across South Florida. When our community, volunteers and supporters come together, we strengthen an ecosystem that helps individuals and families not only overcome hunger but thrive.”

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.

About Feeding South Florida®

Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network and is the Leading Hunger-Relief Organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for more than 25 percent of the state’s food-insecure population, its mission is 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. Feeding South Florida serves over 1.7 million unique individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of more than 350 NonProfit and community partners. Visit: www.feedingsouthflorida.org. Or call: (954) 518-1818.