United Way launches Bucks Knocks Out Hunger for 2024. How to help
Food insecurity continues to plague Bucks County families, as more than 45,000 residents are unsure of where their next meal is coming from.
The United Way of Bucks County is again working to ease the stress of those families through its annual "Bucks Knocks Out Hunger" campaign, and this year's drive features a unique twist: support the anti-hunger campaign by not attending any fundraiser dinners.
The "Bucks Knocks Out Hunger (Non) Event Kickoff" will begin on Wednesday, May 29.
Forgo eating at fundraiser, donate costs to 'Bucks Knocks Out Hunger' instead
Typically, the United Way of Bucks County would hold a fundraiser dinner to support the Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign. For this year, the nonprofit is requesting that people skip the fundraising dinner altogether, and instead donate the per-plate costs to the anti-hunger campaign.
"There’s no need to dress up, fight traffic, or find a babysitter when you attend a non-event,” said United Way of Bucks County's president and CEO Marissa Christie in statement announcing this year's effort. "Instead, on the day of the non-event, participants can do what makes them happiest — and know that their donation is helping local families access nutritious food."
You can donate now to the 'Bucks Knocks Out Hunger' campaign online, start your own fundraising page
Although the kickoff is May 29, you can donate to the anti-hunger campaign through the online portal now.
"Community members interested in joining the non-event can RSVP and donate online. All are welcome to participate. Donations can also be made by mailing a check to United Way of Bucks County, 413 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, with 'BKO Hunger' in the memo line," according to organizers. "Supporters are also encouraged to create their own fundraising pages and share them to help spread the word and raise critical funds for BKO Hunger."
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Volunteers needed for 'Bucks Knocks Out Hunger' packing event at Neshaminy Mall
The United Way of Bucks County is also looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help with the annual Bucks Knocks Out Hunger packing event on Friday, June 14 at the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem.
Volunteers can register to help pack 100,000 shelf-stable meals for mobile and brick-and-mortar food pantries county-wide, including United Way’s HELP Center, according to the nonprofit.
2023 'Bucks Knocks Out Hunger' campaign distributed 100,000 meals
Last year, the United Way of Bucks County distributed roughly 100,000 non-perishable meals to nonprofits Bucks County Housing Group, Bucks County Opportunity Council and Rolling Harvest Food Rescue through its Bucks Knocks Out Hunger initiative.
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For 2024, funds raised through the Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign will provide nutritious options like fresh produce, eggs, and dairy to local food pantries, senior centers, and to Fresh Connect, United Way’s free mobile farmers market.
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: United Way of Bucks County ramps up 'Bucks Knocks Out Hunger' campaign
