September is Hunger Action Month, a month to focus on and bring awareness to the many people in the United States who don\u2019t have enough food to eat.\u00a0 According to Feeding America, one in eight people right here in the United States is affected by hunger and find it difficult to access nutritious foods for themselves and their families.\u00a0 One of the goals of Hunger Action Month is to encourage people and communities to get involved in putting an end to hunger.\u00a0 There are ways for people of all ages and abilities to get involved in the cause.<\/p>\n
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Here are just five ways that senior citizens can help to end hunger in their communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n Seniors can volunteer time toward an organization that works toward feeding people.\u00a0 Local food pantries need volunteers to stock shelves, assist clients with choosing foods, and checking clients in.\u00a0 \u00a0Sometimes schools have programs for providing breakfast to low-income students before school.\u00a0 These programs are often staffed by volunteers from the community who serve the children a healthy breakfast and get their day off to a good start.\u00a0 Some communities also have programs that provide students with a sack of food to take home for the weekend.\u00a0 These organizations may need volunteers to pack the bags.\u00a0 If your parent no longer drives, an elder care provider can drive them to where they are volunteering.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n