Addressing hunger and food insecurity among older adults throughout the Texas Panhandle
Senior Hunger Awareness
April offers us a time to bring attention to food insecurity among older adults, the impact it has on health, independence, and quality of life, and the importance of ensuring access to nutritious meals across our communities.
At the Mary E. Bivins Foundation, we observe this month by raising awareness, sharing local data, and partnering with organizations across the Texas Panhandle to engage the community in meaningful ways. We also want to make it easy for other nonprofits, local governments, and community groups to participate.
Below, you’ll find tools, resources, and opportunities to help you join the effort whether you’re looking to educate, advocate, or take direct action in your community.
For a quick overview, download our 5 Ways to Get Involved guide, which includes key actions you can take and a full list of April events with links to add them directly to your calendar.
Participate in a Proclamation
A proclamation from a city or county is a powerful way to formally recognize Senior Hunger Awareness Month and bring visibility to the issue. Consider partnering with your local government to proclaim April as Senior Hunger Awareness Month.
We’ve provided templates to make the process simple. These resources can be customized for your community and shared with local officials.
Join us at the following proclamation readings in April if you are in Potter or Randall County:
April 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM | City of Canyon City Commission Meeting
April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Potter County Commissioners' Court Meeting
April 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Randall County Commissioners' Court Meeting
April 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM | City of Amarillo City Council Meeting