Hunger Day collectors take over Finland

The Hunger Day box collection takes place between 26 and 28 September 2024. You will need to bring a photo ID and weather-appropriate clothing.

Local Red Cross volunteers organize box collection in almost all over the Finland. Please find more detailed information in the event calendar.

Find your nearest box collection point

You will only need to bring a photo ID and weather-appropriate clothing.

The Hunger Day box collection is organised in nearly all towns throughout Finland. You can participate in the collection in any location and for as long as you like. The practical arrangements of the collection vary by location.

Your nearest collection location

In addition to box collecting, you can collect donations online. The easiest way to participate in Hunger Day is to become a Hunger Day digital fundraiser.

Anyone can become a box collector. A box collector does not need to be a member or volunteer of the Red Cross; anyone who wants to help by providing their time can join in.

Primary school-aged children must be joined by a sufficient number of adults to be in charge of the boxes and children.

Hobby groups, groups of colleagues and school classes can also participate.

 

Anyone can become a box collector. However, for the safety and comfort of the collectors, we recommend the following

• children of elementary school age (7–12-year-olds) always collect in the supervision of an adult
• children of lower secondary school age (13–15-year-olds) may collect without adult supervision, preferably in pairs or groups
• young people of upper secondary school age (aged 16 and older) may collect independently.

How to set up your own online fundraiser

• Set up your own online collection
• Choose your donation target, for example The Hunger Day Collection.
• Decide whether you want to set up your individual fundraiser or Team fundraiser under which people can join to collect a shared sum.
• Give a name and target sum for your fundraiser.
• Explain why you set up the fundraiser and ask people to donate.
• When you are ready, publish your fundraiser.
• Share the collection link in social media, via WhatsApp or by email. Posting the fundraiser once may not reach everyone, and you should share it repeatedly.
• You can monitor the donations on your fundraising page.

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Hunger Day offers pupils an excellent opportunity to influence matters through their own actions both in Finland and abroad. Involve the pupils and invite the staff, parents and relatives along to help.

Tips for Hunger Day in schools (in finnish)

Companies taking part in Hunger Day are part of a unique chain of aid. Invite staff, stakeholders and customers along to help. 

This is how companies can participate in Hunger Day