World Hunger Day

WORLD HUNGER DAY 2011
 

For the 16th year, MCH will raise awareness of just how many folks are struggling
to meet the basic human need of food across greater Birmingham through our annual
World Hunger Day "Help Stop Hunger Now " event the week of October 17th. 
 
This event is unique to our community as it raises funds and awareness of hunger while actually feeding those in need....
 
       HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE??? 
Magic City Harvest invites individuals, corp teams, social/civic/faith groups,
service and youth groups to

     FEED THE HUNGRY

  • 100+ volunteers prepare a hot, nutritious meal which will be distributed to 3,500 needy men, women and children in 28 area feeding programs
  • Meal preparation by volunteers in UAB Hospital kitchen begins Monday, October 17th
  • Meal is distributed by volunteers to agencies out of UAB Hospital Wednesday, October 19th
  • Donate food items needed for this meal
  • 100% of all food items needed for this meal have been donated in past events                      
  • Menu for Feeding Programs: Sloppy Joe on bun, Fresh Coleslaw,  fresh fruit (apple, orange), cookie 
     

      RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF MCH 

  • Corporate Sponsorships - This is the one time a year we go to the business sector asking for financial support - bring your business onboard in the effort to alleviate hunger !

  • Public BOX LUNCH event -  Order a minimum of 10 box lunches for your office, civic group, book club, garden club to be delivered to you on Thursday, October 20th 

Volunteers are needed: on Wednesday, October 19th to box up the lunches  
On Thursday, October 20th to deliver the lunch orders - load up orders - UAB Hospital drive-thru
2,000 lunches were ordered and delivered last year

  Volunteer times during World Hunger Week:

  • Monday - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Monday - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday - 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Thursday - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

World Hunger Day "Grocery" List