Fill the Food Pantries During Hunger Action Month

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September is hunger action month. It’s a time to help fellow community members who are hungry.

One in five children go hungry everyday and more older adults are utilizing food pantries for their needs. Volunteers at area food pantries are doing what they can to assist families in times of need and the best way you can help is to donate.

Both food pantries in Starke County and in Pulaski County are in need of canned soups, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed cereals, pancake mixes, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, and pasta and sauces. Other items needed include toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, feminine products, dish soap, laundry soap, and body soap.

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September Is Hunger Action Month – Speak Out Against Hunger

September is Hunger Action Month.

The Starke County Food Pantry and the Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry have seen a steady increase in clients in recent years, and donations are always needed to help keep the pantries stocked.

Thursday, Sept. 6 is Wear Orange Day in support of food pantries all over the state and to speak out against hunger.

For information on how you can help the local food pantries, call Joan Haugh at Community Services of Starke County at (574) 772-7070 or Pulaski County Human Services at (574) 946-6500.