We often see hunger as its own challenge - but in reality, food insecurity is financial insecurity, and a sign of deeper struggle. When a family’s budget is stretched to the breaking point, groceries are one of the first places they often cut back. Rising costs, unexpected bills, and changing systems can push healthy food out of reach, even for working families. What’s on our plates depends on what’s in our wallets.
Lasting solutions begin with healthy food on the table, but that’s not where they stop – they also make sure that families have a safe place to live, steady income, opportunities to learn, and a community they can count on. When one of these pieces is missing, the effects ripple into every part of life.
Costs are rising. Systems are shifting. Many of the supports people count on are in flux - including recent changes to critical supports like SNAP, that are making it harder for families to access the healthy food they need to thrive. We were built for times like these, powered by a community that believes a stronger future is possible when we all show up together. Right now, over 35,000 neighbors in Ottawa County struggle to access the nourishment they need.
This Hunger Action Month, join us in action by:
Volunteer
Volunteer time and talent powers our service. Join our volunteer team and support healthy food access, resource connection, housing support, and more.
Give a Gift
Financial gifts of any and all amounts sustain our service, as we expand to ensure all of our neighbors have what they need to thrive.
Become a Member
Find food that your family loves, that doesn’t break the bank, and builds a community of support in the process.
Stock-the-Shelves
Food donations let us stretch funding while stocking our shelves for high-choice food access. Learn about needed items or hosting a food drive!
Other ways to Take Action:
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Many employers offer matching gift programs that will double or triple your contribution to Community Action House. Contact your benefits office for more information, & let us know when you’ve made a request.
Resale Donations
Our Resale Store's primary mission is to financially support the programs of Community Action House. The proceeds generated by the resale of your donations allow CAH staff to spend more time doing what they do best: helping our neighbors. Learn more about donating to the Resale Store by visiting HERE!
