Food Security & Hunger Relief
Get involved in the fight against hunger in your community. This pathway connects you with food banks, community kitchens, and urban agriculture projects. Learn about the root causes of food insecurity, develop practical skills like cooking and gardening, and make a tangible difference in the lives of people who need support.
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
Example SMART Goal: Nobody should go hungry. I’m committing to volunteer at our local food bank for an hour each week over 13 weeks. I’ll help sort donations, pack hampers, and assist with distribution days.
Example Assessor: Food bank coordinator or volunteer supervisor
Example Log: Helped pack 25 food hampers today! Learned how they balance nutrition. Each hamper needs protein, grains, fruits, and vegetables. One family came in with three kids and the mom was so grateful. This work really matters. Helping with the truck unload next week.
Example SMART Goal: I want to learn to cook healthy meals on a tight budget – skills I can use myself AND share with others. For 13 weeks, I’ll spend an hour each week learning new recipes that are nutritious and cost under $5 per serving. My goal is to create a mini cookbook by the end.
Example Assessor: Home economics teacher, culinary instructor, or community cooking class leader
Example Log: Made a huge pot of vegetable soup today – enough for 8 servings at just $0.75 each! The secret is using dried beans instead of canned. Took photos for my cookbook. Trying a budget-friendly stir fry next.
Example SMART Goal: I’m training for a charity 5K walk/run to raise funds for food insecurity! Over 13 weeks, I’ll build up my endurance by walking/jogging for an hour each week, gradually increasing my distance until I can complete 5K comfortably.
Example Assessor: Gym teacher, running club leader, or recreation center staff
Example Log: Did 3K today without stopping to rest! That’s a big improvement from when I started. Set up an online fundraising page and already have $45 in pledges. Adding some hills to my route next week to build more strength.
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity: Urban Food Security Tour! Explore community gardens, food banks, and urban farms in your area. Learn about how food grows, how it gets distributed to those in need, and what organizations are doing to fight hunger locally.
Example Team Goal: Our team will visit at least 4 food security sites, interview staff or volunteers at each location, photograph the facilities, and create an awareness presentation or map showing where people can access food support in our community.
Example Assessor/Supervisor: Teacher, Award Leader, or community garden coordinator
