September 4, 2025 3:05 a.m.
September is Hunger Action Month and to raise awareness about hunger locally, Sherm’s Thunderbird, Columbia Bank – formerly Umpqua Bank, and the United Community Action Network Food Bank are hosting the Fill the Barrel- Feed the Community Food Drive.
A UCAN release said residents can support family’s food insecurity by collecting non-perishable food and raising awareness during Hunger Action Month.
Through the end of the month shoppers can help fight hunger by
*Rounding up at the register
*Purchase products and place them in the UCAN food bank barrels provided in Sherm’s
*Donate online at: https://ucancap.networkforgood.com/admin/projects/256589-stand-against-hunger-in-september
On Wednesday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. UCAN and Columbia Bank employees will be onsite at Sherm’s collection food donations. All community members are encouraged to donate food.
Donations of non-perishable, nutritious foods are especially needed. Food needed most includes canned meat, peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, chili and hearty soups.
The UCAN Food Bank supports 15 emergency pantries, 3 community kitchens and various supplemental agency partners. Currently around 12,000 residents visit an emergency pantry each month in Douglas County. 25 percent of those represented are children.