National Hunger Awareness Day: Support Our Food Kindness Kits Initiative

June 6th marks National Hunger Awareness Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the harsh reality faced by many families struggling with food insecurity. It’s a day to reflect, raise awareness, and, most importantly, take action. In the spirit of fostering compassion and support within our communities, we are launching an initiative to create and distribute 250 food “kindness kits” to families in need.

The Kindness Kit: More Than Just Food

Each kindness kit is a carefully assembled package that goes beyond mere sustenance. Alongside nutritious food items collected from our food drives, these kits will be imbued with words of encouragement, offering a message of hope and solidarity to those who receive them. We understand that kindness is not just about meeting basic needs—it’s about nourishment for the soul as well.

The kits will also include personal care and home good items, ensuring that families receive a well-rounded parcel that touches on various aspects of daily living and wellbeing.

Our Goal: 250 Kits of Compassion

Our aim is ambitious but achievable: to hand out 250 kindness kits. To reach this goal, we need your help. By donating food items, personal care products, or home goods, you can contribute directly to the well-being of a family. Your financial support makes this initiative possible by helping to cover items we don’t receive through the drive. Every single donation, no matter the size, will help us reach our target.

How You Can Help

1. Donate: Your donations are the cornerstone of our campaign. They enable us to purchase and distribute the gifts that spark our acts of kindness. Every donation, big or small, counts!
   • Donate funds
   • Donate in-kind donations (see bottom of linked page)
   • Shop our Amazon Wish List
2. Volunteer: Join our team of volunteers who are hitting the streets to deliver these acts of kindness. There’s no joy quite like seeing the smile on someone’s face because of your direct action.
3. Spread the Word: Share our mission with your friends, family, and on social media. The more people who know about our campaign, the more kindness we can spread.
   • #ALittleExtraLove #ALELActsOfKindness
4. Perform Your Own Act of Kindness: We encourage everyone to perform their own acts of kindness. Remember, no act is too small!
5. Nominate A Family: Do you know someone who is deserving of a food kit? Nominate them so we can support them!

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Why are they deserving of an act of kindness? Please share as much detail as possible. *

Please note – Not all who are nominated will be selected. Our team will review all nominations and decide based on the information shared above and how many gifts we have available.

What does this person love? (Colors, smells, flavors, animals, etc.) Help us get to know this person so we can put together something they will love. *

Please note – Gifts can range in size, value, and content. We work with what has been donated to us. Not all gifts will match the description provided.

What project are you nominating them for? *Random Act of Kindness Week – Feb. 14th-17thInternational Women's Day – March 8thWorld Health Day – April 7thHunger Awareness Day – June 6thWorld Homeless Day – Oct. 10thWorld Kindness Day – Nov. 11thChildren's Gift Drive – Month of DecemberSenior's Gift Drive (65+) – Month of December

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Join Us in Making a Difference

This National Hunger Awareness Day, let’s come together to make a tangible difference. Let’s ensure that our collective action translates into a brighter day for families who need that extra bit of help. Your kindness could be the very thing that turns a family’s week around, instilling hope and the energy to move forward.

Support our food kindness kit initiative and be part of a movement that believes in action, compassion, and community. Together, we can hit our goal and ensure that on June 6th, and beyond, kindness continues to be a staple in every home.