HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-131 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-131
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS
"HUNGER ACTION MONTH"IN ST.LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St.Lucie County,Florida,has made
the 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 29, 2026, 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 2026 as "HUNGER
ACTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and call this observance to the attention of
our citizens.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1st day of September 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BY: tic- u! i L ST LUCIE CO A
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DEPUTY CLERK 4
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS:
COUNTY ATTORNEY