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September 2009  
One in eight Americans struggle with hunger. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is asking you to take action during Hunger Action Month. We hope our 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar makes it easy for you to do this!  Print Calendar
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Hunger News

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Who’s Feeding America?

Pick up a copy of Fortune magazine or read online the
special four-page section entitled, “Who’s Feeding
America?” 

Macy’s Come Together

You can help raise 10 million meals for American families by hosting a dinner party

Contribute Yourself

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission. Volunteer with a group or by yourself.

Vote For Your Favorite Photo

Vote for your favorite Portraits of Hunger photo online. 2 days left to vote! Voting ends on Friday, September 18.

Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs 

Take Your kids to see a fun movie and to find out how they can become
hunger helpers.

Hobbit Meals Moot

Come enjoy all 7 Hobbit meals and a viewing of all
3 extended versions of the
Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

 
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September 13: Hunger News
Hunger NewsAs a subscriber to our newsletter, you’ll receive special news updates, invitations to special events, volunteer opportunities, and other exciting messages directly in your inbox. What better way to stay on top of the latest developments in Central Florida’s hunger relief scene? Join our online community.

September 14: Who's Feeding America?
Fortune Magazine - Who's Feeding AmericaThis year, Feeding America worked with Fortune magazine in building a special four-page advertorial section entitled, “Who’s Feeding America?”  The section will be featured in the September 14 issue of Fortune and on newsstands starting August 31. In addition, the issue will be sent out to business leaders and Fortune 100 CEOs across the country, this spread will incorporate the work of Hunger Action Month donors while also promoting national and local marketing campaigns, employee engagement, product donations and childhood hunger.   

September 15: Macy's Come Together Campaign
Macy's Come TogetherDinner’s ready and you’re invited!  On September 15th Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will help our local Macy’s store host a celebration as part of the national kick off event for Macy’s Come Together campaign, which benefits Feeding America and our food bank.

 

We will join more than 650 participating Macy’s stores in a simultaneous “first course” meal at 6 p.m. to celebrate the campaign launch and to educate customers about the issue of hunger. Join us at these locations: Altamonte Mall, Florida Mall, Melbourne Square Mall, Orlando Fashion Square, Millenia Mall, Oviedo Marketplace, Seminole Town center and Volusia Mall.

By hosting simultaneous first-course events, Macy’s is creating the World Largest Dinner Party! You won’t want to miss it! Macy’s is inviting customers across the country to Come Together over dinner. You host a dinner. Your friends and family donate money. Macy’s will match customer donations dollar for dollar until they reach a total of 10 million meals. To learn more and participate, please visit http://social.macys.com/cometogether/.

September 16: Contribute Yourself
VolunteerSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida relies on more than 7,500 volunteers, whose hours total over 28,000, every year to fulfill our mission. Our various projects offer fun and unique ways for individuals and groups to contribute their time, talents 
and resources to connect with the community. Sign me up to become a Volunteer!

September 17: Vote Online for Portraits of Hunger - 2 Days Left 
Vote online for Portraits of Hunger
Take a moment to go through our top 12 photos and help us choose our top 3 winners by voting for your favorite. Vote as many times as you want! The winner will be announced on September 30 at Enzian's Eden Bar. Chosen photos will be displayed at the event and some will be picked to be made into larger than life size banners to be hung at the food bank’s warehouses. Winning photo will be put in our Gatherer Newsletter - 10,000. Voting ends on September 18!

September 18: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsTake Your kids to see a fun movie and to find out how they can become hunger helpers. A Hunger Helper is someone who finds ways to fight hunger in the community. Become a Hunger Helper today by making your own bookmark and even writing to your congressman.


September 19: Hobbit Meals: Announcing the First Ever Hobbit Meals Moot
Hobbit MealsCome enjoy all 7 Hobbit meals and a viewing of all three extended versions  of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Breakfast!  Second Breakfast!  Elevensies!  Lunch!  Afternoon Tea!  Dinner!  Supper! Hobbit Meals is dedicated to feeding the hungry in our local communities by hosting “Hobbit Meals” in which food and monies are donated to local food banks and charities. Defeat Evil.  Feed the world.  Because the world should eat like a hobbit. Viewing starts at 10 am. Full Details.
 

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