Rotary District 5030’s pioneering fundraiser, Hunger Strike, will be featured in a special CBS News Radio broadcast this Thanksgiving, spotlighting its journey from a local initiative to a nationwide movement aimed at fighting food insecurity. Originally launched as a partnership between Rotary District 5030, Harvest Against Hunger and Our Mayberry Hunger Strike has grown into a transformative community endeavor. Today, the initiative is set to expand across the United States with the support of Share Our Strength, the global organization behind No Kid Hungry.
In its first year in 2022, Hunger Strike raised enough funds to provide over 4,000,000 servings of nutritious food to those in need, underscoring the initiative’s potential to impact hunger on a national scale. Building on this success, a new Hunger Strike committee—composed of Rotarians and representatives from Harvest Against Hunger and No Kid Hungry—has been established to drive the initiative forward, with plans to launch nationwide in 2025. This collaboration unites Rotary’s community-focused mission with the resources and expertise of two major hunger relief organizations, creating a powerful alliance for addressing food insecurity.
The CBS News Radio Thanksgiving Special will share stories from Rotary clubs and community members who have been part of this impactful initiative, showcasing the challenges of hunger in America and the inspiring work being done to make a difference. This feature will provide an inside look at how Hunger Strike has become more than just a local fundraiser; it has evolved into a catalyst for national hunger relief, engaging communities in supporting local food banks while joining forces for larger-scale initiatives.
After the broadcast, the audio of the special will be available on Rotary District 5030’s website, inviting all supporters and interested community members to tune in and learn more about this impactful program. Through Hunger Strike, Rotary District 5030 continues to show the power of collective action, bringing together Rotarians, charitable partners, and local communities to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: hunger.
