HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-152 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-152
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS
"HUNGER ACTION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County CommissionersofSt. 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 250,000 children, adults, seniors, and veterans
experiencing food insecurity on a weekly basis.
2. St. Lucie County is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to end
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 mobilizing
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 10, 2024, 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 2024 as "HUNGER ACTION
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 3rd day of September 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DEPUT CLERK CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS:
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