Friday, September 3, 2021, is National Food Bank Day. The annual event—held the first Friday in September—encourages Americans to remember that no one should go to bed hungry.

Nationwide, food banks help assist the 42 million Americans who struggle with food insecurity.

You can help a hungry neighbor, friend, coworker, or young person by donating to—or volunteering at—an area food bank. Food banks accept donations of cash and nonperishable food items every day. Check with organizers to learn which food items they currently need.