Submitted by K. Brent Hill, Executive Director, Neighbor to Neighbor
September marks Hunger Action Month, a time when communities across the country come together to recognize the very real challenges of food insecurity. Hunger Action Month was established by Feeding America back in 2008, when it decided it was time for a nationwide push to get involved with the hunger crisis across the United States. Here in Greenwich—a town known for its wealth and opportunity—many may be surprised to learn that hunger remains a daily reality for some of our neighbors. Unfortunately, many families and individuals are quietly struggling to put food on the table.
This year carries special meaning for Neighbor to Neighbor, as we mark our 50th anniversary of service. For five decades, we have stood alongside our community, providing nourishment, dignity, and hope. While we are proud of this milestone, we also reflect on it with a bittersweet hope: that fifty years from now, food insecurity will no longer exist in Greenwich—or anywhere.
What has made our work possible all these years is the extraordinary network of support we are privileged to be part of. Schools, faith communities, individual donors, local businesses, and charitable foundations have joined together in generosity and compassion. Their commitment sustains us and, more importantly, sustains those who rely on us in moments of need.
As we recognize Hunger Action Month, I invite our community to reflect on both the progress we have made and the work still ahead. Hunger is not a distant problem—it lives among us. Together, we can ensure that no neighbor is left behind.
To everyone who has stood with us over the past 50 years: thank you. Your support reminds us daily that while the challenge is great, the compassion of this community is greater.