Hunger Action Month

Posted on by Gina Smith

Every September, MANNA FoodBank joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign with events aimed at inspiring people to take action to end food insecurity in their communities.

Here are a few upcoming activities:

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Ingles Day at the Mountain State Fair. Bring five cans of Laura Lynn products to donate to MANNA at the fair gates in exchange for free admission

Sunday, Sept. 16 — Grapes, Grain and Graham. A ticketed wine and beer dinner with Highland Brewing Co., Sovereign Remedies and the Biltmore Winery at Highland Brewing Co. to benefit MANNA FoodBank. highlandbrewing.com/events?event=8902

Thursday, Sept. 20 — Community Night at Highland Brewing Co. Highland Brewing will donate $1 to MANNA for every beer sold in the tasting room.

Saturday, Sept. 22 — Preserve Communities Grand Prix Calcutta equine event to benefit MANNA FoodBank. preservecommunities.com/calcutta

Monday, Sept. 24 — 17th annual Empty Bowls Lunch and Dinner fundraising events at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Biltmore Village. Visit Asheville Empty Bowls on Facebook

For further details about getting involved with Hunger Action Month in Western North Carolina, visit mannafoodbank.org.

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