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WMOK – Metropolis, IL – When the calendar turns to September, most folks around Massac County naturally think about kids catching the bus, back-to-school night, and fall Friday night lights. But the entire month of September also holds a different kind of critical reminder—Hunger Action Month.

Established nationwide by Feeding America, Hunger Action Month was created to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire neighbors to help neighbors. You don’t need grand gestures or big budgets to make a real impact right here at home. Every day brings a fresh chance to lend a helping hand, share resources, or support families across our community.

Small Steps to Help Massac County

Taking action against hunger sounds big, but in daily life, it simply means looking out for one another. Supporting local families fits easily into everyday routines:

• Donate Non-Perishable Goods: Drop off canned goods, box meals, and pantry staples at local collection points or directly to area food pantries. Even a few items added to your weekly grocery run can fill a big gap for a local family.

• Volunteer Your Time: Offer a couple of hours to help organize shelves, pack boxes, or hand out meals. Local pantries and community groups rely heavily on volunteers to keep their operations running smoothly.

• Spread the Word & Support: Share information about meal programs with neighbors who might need a little extra assistance this season, or consider making a small monetary gift to help pantries purchase fresh items.

The goal isn’t just to fill a box—it’s to make sure no one in Massac County goes to bed hungry.

Help Us Update Our Local Resource List: As we enter autumn, we want to ensure our community listing remains accurate and complete. If you operate, volunteer for, or know of a food pantry or mobile meal distribution serving Metropolis and Massac County, please send the details to us via the WMOK Text Line at 618-524-9209 so we can update our resources for everyone listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond!

As the late summer breeze starts to cool down across Southern Illinois, it brings a great reminder of how fortunate we are to call this region home. From the banks of the Ohio River to our quiet country roads, our local landscape is something to take pride in. Starting Monday, September 14, communities across the country mark Pollution Prevention Week—a time focused on practical ways we can protect our land, water, and air right where we live.

Unlike general cleanup efforts that deal with trash after it’s already on the ground, pollution prevention is all about stopping waste before it ever starts. It’s about taking simple, sensible steps in our daily routines that keep our local environment clean for our families and future generations.

Practical Ways to Prevent Pollution Everyday

You don’t need a major lifestyle overhaul to make a real difference. Small, intentional choices in our daily lives add up quickly:

• Keep Household Chemicals Out of Local Waterways: Be mindful when disposing of household cleaners, lawn chemicals, or used motor oil. Never pour chemicals down storm drains, where they can wash directly into local streams and the Ohio River.

• Reduce Single-Use Items: Simple habits like taking reusable bags to the store, using a refillable water bottle, or packing lunches in reusable containers keep unnecessary plastic out of our local ditches and landfills.

• Mind Your Vehicle’s Efficiency: Keeping your tires properly inflated and staying on top of routine engine maintenance isn’t just good for your wallet at the pump—it reduces emissions and keeps fluids from leaking onto local roads.

• Conserve Water and Power at Home: Fixing a leaky faucet, turning off unnecessary lights, and running full loads of laundry help conserve vital resources and lower your monthly utility bills.

Taking care of our area isn’t complicated. When each of us does a little bit around our own homes, farms, and businesses, it keeps Massac County a beautiful, healthy place to live and work.

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