AUGUSTA (9/30/2025) – During the month of October, neighbors across the CSRA will join forces with Golden Harvest Food Bank for its annual It’s Spooky To Be Hungry® food and funds drive. The month-long event kicks off on Wednesday, October 1st. This year the Food Bank has a bold goal of $400,000, which equates to 1,000,000 meals.
For over three decades, local neighborhoods, businesses, faith-based organizations, and volunteers have partnered with Golden Harvest Food Bank to ‘Scare Away Hunger’ through the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® Drive.
“Every October we are excited and honored that our neighbors join alongside us in ways that not only help put food on the tables of families experiencing food insecurity, but also spark fun and creativity that inspire others to get involved,” said President & CEO Amy Breitmann. “This year, after Hurricane Helene, it feels especially meaningful to see our community come together and return to the traditions that make Spooky to Be Hungry such a special way to fight hunger.”
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Local residents can get involved in Spooky by starting their own virtual drive. Visit itsspookytobehungry.org and click ‘Start a Virtual Drive’.
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Community members can also donate to the Spooky campaign. Visit itsspookytobehungry.org and click “Donate”. Every $2 raised provides 5 meals to those in need in our area.
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CSRA residents can volunteer to help distribute door hangers this month. Visit itsspookytobehungry.org for details.
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Local businesses are competing to collect monetary donations Oct. 1-31. To join the It’s Spooky To Be Hungry® competition, visit https://itsspookytobehungry.
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Select schools across the CSRA also will collect food items throughout October.
IMPORTANT SPOOKY DATES TO REMEMBER
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October 4 – Canvassing Day
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October 25 – Food Drop Off Day
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October 31 (Halloween Night) at 11:59pm – Deadline for Virtual Donations
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November 18 – Spooky Celebration and Awards
