Hunger Action Month Events

Hunger Action Month and Feeding America Logos

Join in Hunger Action Month events and activities throughout the month of September!

September is Hunger Action Month®, when the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks unite to urge businesses and individuals to take action in their communities. Orange is the official color of hunger and Hunger Action Month®. This year our neighbors need us more than ever. Let’s end hunger together.
🧡 Go Orange for Hunger Action Month! 🧡 Communities across New Hampshire are shining a light on hunger this September by lighting local landmarks orange in support of Hunger Action Month. Confirmed Orange Light-Ups:
  • Manchester City Hall | September 22-30
  • Hotel Concord | September 29
  • Portsmouth Memorial Bridge | September 29
When you see these buildings glowing orange, it’s a reminder that hunger affects our neighbors every day and that we all have a role to play in ending it. Thank you to our community partners for helping raise awareness and inspire action throughout Hunger Action Month!

Canned Creations Competition

Build a creative structure using canned or packaged food items. Photos of structures can be submitted throughout the month of September. Once completed, all canned and packaged foods are donated to local NH Food Bank partner agencies for distribution to those in need and awards are presented to the top winners! Download this flyer to learn more.

Stuff a Cruiser

September (month-long): Throughout the month of September, join the NH Food Bank, local police departments, and supermarket chains at our annual Stuff a Cruiser events!
  • Friday, September 11 at Hannaford, Fort Eddy Road, Concord- Friends of Forgotten Children
  • Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Market Basket, Fort Eddy Road, Concord The Friendly Kitchen
  • Friday, September 18 at Shaw’s, 20 D’Amante Drive, Concord Salvation Army
  • Saturday, September 19 at Walmart, Loudon Road, Concord Christ the King Food Pantry

September 18 & 25: Mac Off Competition

Sign up for the 12th annual Mac Off Competition and see how many Minestrone Soup meals your team can pack! All meal packages will be distributed to families in need. We will host 24 teams per day, with 10 people per team. *Please note: Shifts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. UPDATE: the Mac Off on Sept. 18 is currently SOLD OUT! Email Aubrey Goodale to join the waitlist. For the Sept. 25th event, limited space is still available.

September 29: Hunger Action Day

Go orange on Tuesday, September 29 to celebrate Hunger Action Day® and bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our communities. Wear orange, turn your social media profile pictures orange, and encourage others to do the same! Take action at nhfoodbank.org/ham