Learn why hunger is closer than we think in the Tri-Valley and how you can take action this Hunger Action Month. From Sept. 15–Oct. 31, donations to Open Heart Kitchen receive a 50% match from CHEF, up to $45,000.

We often think of hunger as a temporary sensation. For the nearly 50 million Americans, including 1 in 5 children, facing food insecurity, it’s a little bit different. For neighbors facing food insecurity, hunger is a symptom of the larger issues of poverty and inequality.