Commission on Economic Opportunity
Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month.
Every September, communities across the country come together to fight hunger — and this year, your neighbors need you. Advocate, donate, or volunteer: pick the way that fits you, and help us feed more people than ever before.
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See What Hunger Looks Like
Hunger doesn’t always look the way you’d expect. Watch stories from people right here in our community facing food insecurity — and learn how many of your neighbors go without.
This year try one or two of these ideas for getting involved:
Employee Dress Down Day
September 29th is Hunger Action Day. You can celebrate, even if you are working remotely! Ask your employees to donate to the Food Bank and wear orange, the color of hunger awareness. Take a picture or screenshot during a Zoom meeting and post it on Social Media, tag CEO so we can share it too!
Host a Food Drive
Make it a contest between departments or locations to see who can have the greatest impact. Raise money instead of cans: Thanks to the Food Bank’s wholesale purchasing power and efficient distribution model, a financial gift provides more food than through a traditional food drive – doubling or even tripling the amount of food your dollar can buy at the grocery store.
Sign up for Hunger 101
Experience a simulation of what it is like to struggle to feed your family. This activity is best followed by a volunteer activity – either at our volunteer site or with a food distribution partner in the community.
Contact Debbie Taylor for more info: dtaylor@ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org to book your Hunger 101 and Volunteer Event together.
Host a volunteer day at the Food Bank
invite your employees and their families to come out and help feed our community. You’ll have a blast serving your community together!
Contact Debbie Taylor for more info: dtaylor@ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org or visit our volunteer page for more info.
Learn More
See what hunger looks like and where it lives – watch stories from people facing hunger and learn how many of your neighbors are hungry.
Find a Food Pantry
Our network of food pantries serves families across Northeast Pennsylvania — explore the map to find help near you.
Make a Donation to CEO
We rely on the generosity of people like you — neighbors willing to reach out and support their community. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a world of difference to someone in need. When you give, you’re not only supporting a vital cause, you’ll also experience the lasting reward of helping others.
There are three ways to donate directly to CEO:
Online Donation: Donating online is quick, convenient, and secure. Our donation form ensures your details are transmitted safely — protecting both you and your gift.
Mail a Donation:
Commission on Economic Opportunity – Donations
165 Amber Lane
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Call to make a donation by phone: 570-826-0510
CEO is a 501(c)3 organization, and contributions are fully tax deductible
During Hunger Action Month (September), your gift will be matched to provide 2X as much nourishing food for our neighbors.
So Many Ways to Give
Your generosity fuels every meal we provide.
Whether you give through a donor-advised fund, your IRA, your workplace, or a direct gift — every contribution helps us serve thousands of neighbors facing hunger each week.
There isn’t just one way to make an impact. Choose the giving option that works best for you.