In an effort to raise awareness during Hunger Action Month in September and stock local food pantries with fresh milk, American Dairy Association North East and Grand Union stores are teaming up to raise money through the Fill a Glass with Hope campaign.

The event is scheduled to take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Grand Union grocery store at Freedom Plaza, 217 Erie Blvd. W.

The Grand Union store at 87 East St. in Sherrill will also participate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.

Thanks to a joint effort between American Dairy Association North East, dairy farmers, agriculture partners and business leaders, Fill a Glass with Hope helps provide fresh milk to families in need through a network of local food banks. Milk is one of the most requested items by families visiting food banks and is often one of the least donated.

This September, shoppers at Grand Union stores can donate to Fill a Glass with Hope at checkout and help make milk available to children and families in their community. Grand Union stores will host in-store events with local dairy farmers and local dairy ambassadors providing giveaways.