Get Involved - has information about a number of ways that you can learn about and join efforts to end hunger: through donations, volunteer work, advocacy, public education, or a unique community-based method of finding and linking the unique skills of local community residents (Asset-Based Community Development).

What Individuals Can Do

Goals:

1. Help to improve the quality of life for all people in Sacramento.
2. Understand more about the experience of hunger and poverty.
3. Learn and share skills which contribute to their personal growth and community life.

Recommended Actions:

• Donate funds and food:
  • Give directly to emergency food providers.
  • Support local community and business efforts to raise funds and food.
• Contribute Volunteer Time:
  • Staff an emergency food site.
  • Participate in special projects, such as community gardens, gleaning programs, or food drives.
  • Help start a breakfast or summer food program in your local school
• Urge mayors, city council members, county supervisors, and state and federal lawmakers to support legislation which addresses food and nutrition needs:
  • Write, call or visit.
  • Join a group or organization which works on policy improvements.
• Encourage your neighbors, friends, co-workers, congregation, business, civic, or community group to take action and get involved.

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