Hunger Action Month: Read + Learn
Far too often people are unaware that hunger is an issue in their community. This is why awareness is an important aspect of Hunger Action Month. This month, take the time to learn more about hunger and share what you've learned. Here are some activities to get you started:
Read
Last year, we read The New Breadline by Jean-Martin Bauer. This book blends personal stories from Bauer's global work with the World Food Programme and sharp analysis to reveal how systemic inequities—not just scarcity—fuel hunger both in the United States and worldwide. The New Breadline was the winner of the 2025 Zocalo Book Prize and Editors Choice for the New York Times Book review.
Check your local library for a copy, listen on audible, or purchase a copy and buy locally at Dandelion Book Shop.
Looking for more?
The Oak Park Library has curated a list of books to read throughout hunger action month. Check their great list out below and don't forget to download these great bookmarks.
Hunger Action Month Reading LisT 2025
Watch
Learn more about hunger from these films or host your own movie night with friends and family:
- A Place at the Table (Hoopla, Amazon Prime & YouTube with subscription)
- Wasted! (check out your local library, Amazon Prime & YouTube with subscription)
- We Feed People (available on Disney+ and Hulu with subscription)
Short Videos - PBS's At the Table
- Sesame Street: Growing Hope Against Hunger
LISTEN
Check out these podcasts related to the hunger landscape:
- Voices to End Hunger by the Alliance to End Hunger (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube).
- Elevating Voices, Ending Hunger by Feeding America (available on Apple Podcasts).