Week of Action 2023

We are excited to announce Week of Action is back! During Week of Action, we invite you to participate in volunteer events aimed at making an impact on the lives of individuals and families facing hunger. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community by addressing food insecurity!

IN-PERSON Events

Community Garden Clean-Up

Saturday, June 17th | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | New Haven

Let's roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty as we clean up and beautify a community garden in New Haven. You will help to ensure that fresh and healthy produce can be grown to support those in need.

Collect Healthy Snacks

Drop off on Tuesday, June 20th | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | New Haven

Collect nutritious snacks, including granola bars, fruit cups, and trail mix. Your donations will be distributed to local organizations.

Hamden Mobile Food Pantry

Wednesday, June 21st | 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Hamden

Sign-up for our Hamden Mobile Food Pantry and distribute essential food items to those in need.

Beautify a Food Bank

Thursday, June 22nd | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Guilford

Support a community hub at the Guilford Food Bank! Sign up to clean and beautify their outdoor space.

Serve Free Homemade Meals

Friday, June 23rd | 4:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Hamden

In partnership with Dinner for a Dollar, we will gather to serve warm handmade meals to individuals and families in Hamden! This is a family-friendly opportunity! Sign-up and engage your children in community service.

Virtual Events

Give to Fight Hunger

Your donation will help us feed more families in need.

Voice Your Support for No-Cost School Meals

Not only can we combat student hunger through these collaborative volunteer events, but we can also use your voices to make school meals more accessible to students! Click here to send a templated email to our representatives and show your support to advocate for the passage of this legislation.

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