SEPTEMBER IS
HUNGER ACTION MONTH.
Every September Haywood Christian Ministry joins food banks and hunger relief groups across the country to raise awareness about and take action against hunger.
VOLUNTEER
By volunteering with HCM, you are going to make an impact and change lives in your community.
>8,000
Hours donated by our neighbors in 2025
$176,119.59
Equivalent cost of staffing if we had no volunteers!
Did you know that collecting funds is actually more impactful than collecting food?
With 30% of Haywood County residents experiencing food insecurity, donating your extra or purchased dry and canned goods might seem like the best way to help your neighbors in need. But, the best way to support your local food bank is actually through donating money.
We can turn a donated dollar into more meals
Rather than paying retail prices, Haywood Christian Ministry works with major manufacturers, retailers, and farmers to secure healthy food. This means that when you donate a dollar, you’re able to put more meals on the tables of families than if you donated food you'd purchased at the store.
Haywood Christian Ministry uses donated funds to help cover the cost of picking up food from donors and bringing it to the Smoky Mountain Harvest Hub and our Community Food Pantry. With transportation costs rising, cash donations can make a big difference.