This September, the Atlanta Community Food Bank together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 41 million Americans, including nearly 13 million children, are food insecure, according to the USDA.

This year, the Hunger Action Month campaign will focus on the strong connections between hunger and health and will ask supporters to consider how it must feel to live with an empty stomach. In metro Atlanta and North Georgia, more than 750,000 people face hunger, and throughout the state of Georgia, one in five children don’t know where their next meal will come from each day.

The Atlanta Community Food Bank has several events planned, including an advocacy workshop on building relationships with elected officials September 6, a Lawmakers Day of Service September 17, a family volunteer day September 22 and its annual Fall For Fashion show September 25. Nationwide, Hunger Action Day will be held September 13, when efforts across the country are focused for greater impact. The Food Bank is asking those in its 29-county service area to wear orange, the official color of hunger awareness.

During Hunger Action Day, supporters will be encouraged to post their outfits on social media using #HungerActionMonth and tagging @acfb to join in the conversation. Additionally, Skyview Atlanta, the popular 20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park will light up orange on September 13 to bring awareness to those who face hunger.

A number of local businesses have also stepped up to support Hunger Action Month. Honeysuckle Gelato has created an Orange Gelato Shake in honor of Hunger Action Month at its Ponce City Market location. Currently 5% of Honeysuckle’s profits are donated to the Food Bank. In addition,The Mandarin Oriental will be donating 20% of sales from the purchase of select food and spa items at its Buckhead location to the Food Bank.