Pierce CLC Declares May 'Hunger Action Month'

Labor organization calls for collective action to support working families in Pierce County

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:37pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a community food drive or pantry scene, with soft, warm pools of light and color creating an intimate, atmospheric mood.The Pierce County labor community comes together to provide tangible support for working families struggling with food insecurity.Tacoma Today

The Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (PCCLC) has announced the adoption of a resolution declaring May 2026 as Hunger Action Month. The labor organization is mobilizing its members, resources, and solidarity to meet urgent needs and demonstrate what collective action looks like in practice, with a focus on supporting working families facing growing hardship due to rising costs of living.

Why it matters

As working families in Pierce County struggle to put food on the table despite working full-time or more, the PCCLC is taking a community-centered approach to May Day by engaging in direct action throughout the month to provide tangible support, rather than hosting a traditional rally. This reflects labor's responsibility to advance the well-being of working people beyond the workplace.

The details

As part of Hunger Action Month, PCCLC will participate in the Emergency Food Network Hunger Walk, support the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, and donate to IBEW Local 483's Peanut Butter Drive. The labor council is calling on all affiliated unions, community partners, and friends of labor to join the collective effort by participating in organized events, contributing to local food access programs, and taking action throughout May to support working families.

  • PCCLC announced the Hunger Action Month resolution on April 13, 2026.
  • The Emergency Food Network Hunger Walk will take place on May 2, 2026.
  • The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is scheduled for May 9, 2026.
  • The IBEW Local 483 Peanut Butter Drive deadline is May 15, 2026.

The players

Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (PCCLC)

Pierce County's largest labor organization, representing over 110 local unions and 45,000 workers. Established in 1890, PCCLC mobilizes members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice.

Emergency Food Network

A local food access program in Pierce County that PCCLC is supporting through the Hunger Walk.

National Association of Letter Carriers

The union representing postal workers, whose annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive PCCLC is supporting.

IBEW Local 483

A local union in Pierce County that is organizing a peanut butter drive, which PCCLC is encouraging its members to contribute to.

Sarah Gray

The Communications Director for the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

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What they’re saying

“If you'd like us to amplify the work your local is doing in the month of May, contact PCCLC Communications Director Sarah Gray at sarah@pcclc.org.”

— Sarah Gray, Communications Director

What’s next

PCCLC is encouraging all affiliated unions, community partners, and friends of labor to participate in the organized events, contribute to local food access programs, and take action throughout May to support working families in Pierce County.

The takeaway

This initiative by the Pierce County Central Labor Council demonstrates labor's commitment to the well-being of working families beyond the workplace, using collective action to address urgent needs in the community and meet the moment of growing hardship faced by many.