The Virginia arm of a group that advocates for adults 50 and older is calling on its members and the public to organize food drives this September, recognized as Hunger Action Month.

“There are many families of all ages, intergenerational groups, who are needing help with food insecurity,” said Brian Jacks, associate state director for community outreach with AARP Virginia.

AARP, a nonprofit, has some 38 million members .

Food insecurity is becoming a growing concern across the D.C. region, which has experienced rising grocery costs and layoffs tied to the downsizing of the federal government.

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