September is Hunger Action Month with Food Banks Canada, FeedOntario and all of its member Food Banks. This September, you can #FeedChange in your community via 4 key actions: Educate, Advocate, Volunteer and Donate. We will focus on EDUCATE for the first week – There are many myths and misunderstandings that surround both the clients that rely on food banks and the root causes of hunger.  In order to make the dream of a hunger-free Ontario a reality, it’s important that all Ontarians learn more about the reality of food insecurity in our province. Reasons for needing our support could include LOW EMPLOYMENT – (under-employed and not making enough), UNEMPLOYMENT or it could be RELIANCE on SOCIAL ASSISTANCE which is often well below what is needed to provide the basics of shelter, heat and food, when we add transportation, medication and other expenses it is clear why there is still a need for outside supports like Food Banks for those struggling with everyday life.