Auburn Food Closet promotes 'Hunger Action Month' in September

September is Hunger Action Month, a time when people across the country will be taking a stand against hunger. Hunger Action Month was established by Feeding America in 2008, when it decided it was time for a nationwide push to get people involved with the hunger crisis across the country. During September, people everywhere help feed the needy in their neighborhoods, working to ensure that the 49 million people who live with food insecurity every day can get some relief. Ways to help serve hungry neighbors: 1. Participate in the food drive Bring a bag of non-perishable food to the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet, 1788 Auburn Ravine in Auburn, any day during the month of September. AIFC hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Types of food most needed (in original packaging, unexpired, no glass jars): boxed cereal, assorted canned fruits, mixed vegetables, green beans, tuna, diced tomatoes/sauce. 2. Participate in a neighborhood food drive Lead a neighborhood food drive by dropping off empty grocery bags on Sept. 19 and picking up filled bags on Sept. 26. Deliver the collected food donations to AIFC on Saturday, Sept. 26, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 3. Participate in the virtual food drive During September, visit www.auburnfoodcloset.org and click on the "Virtual Food Drive" button to donate. Your donation will help the Food Closet purchase perishable foods like dairy, meat, eggs, fruit, vegetables and other goods that may be in short supply. 4. Donate produce from your garden Deliver homegrown produce from your garden or orchard to the Food Closet. All produce must be signed in with your name, address and phone number (required by Placer County Environmental Health). Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 4-7 p.m.; and the last Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 .p.m. 5. Tell a friend or neighbor about AIFC AIFC serves guests at its facility and delivers groceries to those who are enrolled in the Home Bound Delivery program. On your website, link to the Food Closet website at www.auburnfoodcloset.org. On your Facebook page, like and follow https://www.facebook.com/AuburnFoodCloset. In your newsletters, bulletins, emails – promote AIFC and Hunger Action Month. AIFC serves individuals and families in central Placer County, from Loomis to Emigrant Gap and Lake of the Pines to Foresthill. Individuals in need of food may call 530-885-1921 for more information.