September is National Hunger Action Month. Hunger is an issue spread throughout the world, impacting billions. Your neighbors, your community members, your co-workers could be affected.  Hunger effects a large percentage of people within the U.S.

For 1 in 6 Americans, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different. Hunger often affects hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days.

Since 2001 hunger among Americans aged 50 and older has jumped almost 80 percent.  In the United States, more than 1 out of 6 children lives in a household with food insecurity, which means they do not always know where they will find their next meal.

What can you do? Spread the word.  Increase Awareness.  Volunteer at your local food shelter.

Here are some meaningful organizations you can follow on FB and Twitter for hunger updates:

Feeding America Facebook, Twitter: @feedingamerica

World Food Programme Facebook, Twitter: @wfp

Follow the hashtag #hungeraction to get involved in the cause.