HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-138 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-138
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS
"HUNGER ACTION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,has madethe
following determinations:
1. Hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of
Florida, the Treasure Coast with 58,714 family households in St. Lucie County unable
to afford the basic costs of living.
2. St. Lucie County is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to
combat hunger in every part of our County and to provide additional resources that
citizens of St. Lucie County need.
3. St. Lucie County is committed to working with Treasure Coast Food Bank in educating
people about the role and importance of food banks and other hunger relief
organizations in addressing hunger and bringing attention to the need to devote more
resources and attention to hunger issues.
4. Food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure
Coast Food Bank, coordinated Hunger Action Day on September 15, 2023, and will
continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to shed light
on this important issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their
local community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of September 2023 as "HUNGER ACTION
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of September 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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