You already know why to give but here's how:
Food banks and most pantries are non-profits. They can buy food and groceries (personal hygiene, toilet paper) tax-free and usually get a much bigger bang for the buck than we can. Cash donations are most helpful. Also, contact banks and pantries to find out what they need most - not what you have in your pantry that you're not eating.
In case you didn’t know, September is Hunger Action Month. Timely. Demand has grown dramatically over the last four Septembers. Unfortunately, summer months are hard on food banks and pantries because many donors take a break and don’t think about need until the warm fuzzies come out again for Thanksgiving and into December. Add the fact that USDA commodities for distribution by pantries have been cut substantially (misguided budget cuts). Stock is low just when demand continues to grow at a relentless pace. It’s a very scary thing for young families and seniors when donations run out and their last hope has to shut down until more food can be stocked. Even well funded food banks and pantries are scrambling big time. This is the warning bell. Well funded banks and pantries are scrambling and we haven’t even gotten near November. You can help – and you’d better. The cavalry isn’t coming. Thank you in advance. Visit Hunger Action Month.