National Food Bank Day
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Where is National Food Bank Day observed?
National Food Bank Day is observed in the US.
Who is National Food Bank Day observed by?
National Food Bank Day is observed by the world's first food bank, St. Mary's Food Bank.
When did National Food Bank Day first start?
The observance of National Food Bank Day started in 2017.
Who started National Food Bank Day?
The first Friday of the month of September was marked by National Day Calendar to be observed as National Food Bank Day.
History And Timeline
Bare cupboards look the same behind closed doors. Learn more facts about the history of food bank communities and how they help to overcome hunger so that you can decide how to observe the next National Food Bank Day.
John Van Hengel Started Volunteering
After his retirement, Hengel started volunteering at community kitchens and also founded the first food bank later.
The '60sFirst Food Bank Of The World
St. Marys Food Bank's marks the foundation of the world's first food bank.
1967Underprepared Food Banks
72% of food banks of the country felt they were not properly prepared to meet people's needs.
2015Estimation Of Food-insecure People
Feeding America estimated that over 41 million faced food scarcity in the world, helping food banks to achieve their target.
2016First National Food Bank Day
National Day Calendar started celebrating food banks on St, Mary's Food Bank's 50th anniversary.
2017Traditions And Customs
John Hengel's food bank was the first food bank in the world and it was also the founder of National Food Bank Day. On National Food Bank Day as well as on other days, St. Marys Food Bank serves 250,000 meals to hunger-stricken people.
Feeding America and its branches serve more than 40 million people that can't afford a meal on this day.
Ways To Observe National Food Bank Day
On National Food Bank Day, you can donate some amount to show support for the cause that helps hunger-stricken people. You can also volunteer at a local food bank on this day with your friends or help a person or two who are struggling to make ends meet.
A large population in the country faces food scarcity due to various reasons like job loss, natural disasters, illness, or any other general change. Helping them out on this day will give you a feeling of satisfaction and happiness.
Facts And Stats
- National Food Bank Day started on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the world's first food bank. Since then, the data is observed every year on the first Friday of September.
- One in every seven people depends on food bank communities for food in the United States, and this day highlights the importance of these important establishments in our society.
- This day is not an official holiday, but still most people take some time out of their busy schedule to make their contributions.
What are the limitations in observing National Food Bank Day?
While food banks are meant for feeding families that face food insecurity within the global community, on National Food Bank Day we should also remember that food banks mainly focus on distributing nutrition-less canned goods instead of fresh food. The services of a local food bank should only be used as an emergency stopgap.
Who originally directed National Food Bank Day?
John van Hengel set up the first food bank in 1967 and named it St. Mary's Food Bank. National Day Calendar started the National Food Bank Day celebrations on the 50th anniversary of the food bank's foundation.
What is the importance of National Food Bank Day?
On this day, people are encouraged to step ahead and benefit the cause which believes that everybody has the right to eat a nutritious meal and people should not go to bed hungry and empty stomachs.
How National Food Bank Day is different from Grocery Day?
When Hengel set up his food bank, he started with the idea of distributing groceries to people who needed them. Later, food banks started delivering meals and canned goods only. This makes National Food Bank Day different from Grocery Day.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Thursday, September 03, 2020
- Thursday, September 02, 2021
- Thursday, September 01, 2022
- Thursday, August 31, 2023
- Thursday, September 05, 2024
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