Pierce County Labor Declares May 2026 Hunger Action Month
Tacoma, WA — The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (PCCLC) announces the adoption of a resolution declaring May 2026 as Hunger Action Month, affirming labor’s commitment to support the health, stability, and well-being of working families across Pierce County.
Organized labor has long recognized that its responsibility extends beyond the workplace. Strong unions are rooted in strong communities, and advancing the well-being of working people requires active engagement in ensuring access to basic needs—including food, housing, healthcare, and social services for all.
At a time when working families are facing deep and growing hardship, with the rising cost of food, fuel, and housing far outpacing wages, too many neighbors are struggling to put food on the table despite working full-time or more. In response, PCCLC is mobilizing its members, resources, and solidarity to meet urgent needs and demonstrate what collective action looks like in practice.
A Different Kind of May Day
In the spirit of May Day, the Council is taking a community-centered approach. Rather than hosting a traditional May Day rally, PCCLC and its affiliates will participate in direct action throughout the entire month of May.
This approach reflects a deliberate choice: to meet the moment with tangible support for working families across Pierce County.
Key Actions
As part of Hunger Action Month, PCCLC will engage in coordinated efforts including:
- Participation in the Emergency Food Network Hunger Walk on May 2, 2026. Join the team to walk or fundraise at bit.ly/HungerWalk26
- Support for the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9, 2026
- Donating to IBEW Local 483’s Peanut Butter Drive before May 15th
Call to Action
PCCLC calls on all affiliated unions, community partners, and friends of labor to join in this collective effort by participating in organized events, contributing to local food access
Resolution Declaring May 2026 Hunger Action Month
Resolution 2026-02
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO affirms that organized labor has a responsibility not only to advocate for workers on the job, but to support the health, stability, and well-being of working families in every aspect of community life; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that strong unions are rooted in strong communities, and that advancing the well-being of our members requires us to actively support access to basic needs, including food, housing, healthcare, and social services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established to carry forward this mission by mobilizing labor to respond directly to community needs and strengthen the fabric of Pierce County; and
WHEREAS, working families across Pierce County are facing deep and growing hardship, with the rising cost of food, fuel, and housing far outpacing wages, leaving too many neighbors struggling to put food on the table despite working full-time or more; and
WHEREAS, organized labor has both the capacity and the responsibility to respond by mobilizing our members, our resources, and our solidarity to meet urgent needs and demonstrate what collective action looks like in practice; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO declares May 2026 as Hunger Action Month, committing to take collective action to fight hunger and support food access across Pierce County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO will actively participate in the Emergency Food Network Hunger Walk on May 2, 2026, and the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9, 2026, as key actions in this effort; and be it finally
RESOLVED, that the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO calls on all affiliated unions to join this effort by organizing participation in these events and by engaging in additional activities throughout the month of May that help alleviate hunger and support working families in Pierce County.