Stack up Hope. Take Down Hunger.
September is Hunger Action Month
Dear Community Partner,
September is Hunger Action Month, and Murray-Calloway County Need Line is inviting local businesses, sororities, fraternities, churches, civic groups, and organizations to help us make a BIG impact!
This year, we have a goal of collecting 1,000 cans of food and building a giant pyramid of canned goods in the front lobby of Need Line.
We Need Your Help!
Whether your organization collects 25 cans, 50 cans, 100 cans, or more, every donation helps us build our pyramid—and fight hunger in our community!
Where to Bring Your Donations
Please bring your canned goods to:
Murray-Calloway County Need Line
509 N. 8th Street
Murray, KY
Located across from the pickleball courts
When you bring your donation, we would love to take a picture with you and your organization and share it on Need Line's social media to recognize your support!
Let's Build It Together!
Throughout September, we will share photos and updates as our pyramid grows. We want our community to see just how much we can accomplish when we work together.
This is a great opportunity to:
Give back to our local community
Engage employees, members, and customers
Support local families facing food insecurity
Be part of Hunger Action Month
Help us reach our 1,000-can goal!
Receive recognition for your organization's generosity
Our Challenge to You
Can your organization help us add 100 cans to the pyramid?
Together, we can fill our lobby, fill our pantry shelves, and most importantly, help fill the tables of our neighbors who need a little extra help.
1,000 CANS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE GOAL: FIGHT HUNGER.
Thank you for partnering with Murray-Calloway County Need Line and helping us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Food Insecurity Data.
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1 in 5 people face hunger in Kentucky.
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1 in 4 children face hunger in Kentucky.
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The food insecurity rate in Calloway County is 16.4%.
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The child food insecurity rate stands at roughly 13.8% (about 940 children).
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Roughly 17.2% of Calloway County’s population lives below the federal poverty line, which heavily correlates with limited and insecure access to regular, nutritious food.
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Roughly 2,990 individuals across 1,340 households rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance.