Backup Documents 08/22/2023 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, September is Hunger Action Month; and
WHEREAS, food is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and
WHEREAS, Harry Chapin Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief nonprofit
organization and the only Feeding America member in Southwest
Florida servicing Collier County; and
WHEREAS, 12.9 million pounds of food were distributed by Harry Chapin
Food Bank in Collier County during 2022; and
WHEREAS, this September we ask you to join the fight to end hunger. Your
power, voice, actions, and commitment will ensure nobody ever
has to make an impossible choice between food and other
necessities such as medicine, utilities, or childcare; and
WHEREAS, citizens are urged to advocate, volunteer, and donate during
Hunger Action Month to join the fight to end hunger in Collier
County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that September be designated as
HUNGER ACTION MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of August 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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RICK LOC STRO, CHAIRMAN