Hi, Insiders! This September, Hunger Action Month arrives at a time when food insecurity in the United States has reached its highest level in over a decade.
- According to Feeding America’s latest data, more than 47 million people, including 14 million children, are facing hunger in 2025.
- The USDA reports that 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023, with nearly 18 million households affected.
- Among children, the situation is even more dire: Nearly 1 in 5 live in food-insecure households, with local rates reaching as high as 47% in some counties.
Throughout September, communities across the country are hosting events, organizing volunteer opportunities, and advocating for policy change to combat hunger at its roots.
Whether donating, volunteering, or raising awareness, you can leverage Microsoft Copilot to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.
Organize a food drive, meal-packing session, or fundraiser
Take direct charge of this issue by organizing events at your school, workplace, or home that raise money or collect food donations to support families experiencing food insecurities. With Microsoft Copilot’s assistance, you can quickly figure out what you need to get the event up and running, draft up communications and flyers, and keep everyone on track with planning tasks and responsibilities on the day of the event.
Sample prompt
I want to organize a food drive at my office for Hunger Action Month next Thursday. Suggest ways I can do this without disrupting people’s work day, and provide a catchy headline and short blurb I can send to everyone in our Teams channel encouraging people to bring food items, help with the event, and spread the word. Finally, tell me where to drop off the food items collected if my office is in midtown Manhattan.
Copilot’s response
Find volunteer opportunities
Use Microsoft Copilot to find, vet, and join existing causes and organizations that are fighting hunger and promoting awareness – and fit your schedule, skill set, and values.
Sample prompt
I’d like to volunteer for a food bank, nonprofit, or other hunger fighting-related organization for Hunger Action Month. I’m available on weekday evenings after 5 PM and live in Seattle. Share 3-5 options I should consider. I’m a good cook and also have a background in marketing – if helpful for any specific organization.
Copilot’s response
Contact legislators to advocate for stronger hunger relief policies
Every voice counts, and one way to make yours heard is by contacting those in power in your community. If you’re not sure how best to frame your concerns and advocacy when reaching out to representatives in your district, have Copilot draft up an email or letter that accurately reflects you.
Sample prompt
For Hunger Action Month, I want to email my representative to encourage them to invest more heavily in strengthening federal nutrition programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program). Let me know who I should contact if I live in Austin, Texas. Then, write up a professional and engaging letter I can send them regarding this issue.
Copilot’s response
Post important information on social media
Alongside contacting legislators, you can spread the message of Hunger Action Month by posting on social media or joining current social campaigns like #FoodIsSolidarity. Copilot can help you draft these posts or generate new ideas for engagement.
Sample prompt
Tell me the best hashtags to use on Instagram for a post about Hunger Action Month. I’m writing a short post about how my family and I faced food insecurities while growing up. Create graphics I can use to accompany this caption that aren’t cliché – focus on representing food items and don’t include people.
Copilot’s response
Thank you for doing your part to end hunger for all.
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