Agenda 09/10/2024 Item # 4B (Proclamation designating September as Hunger Action Month in Collier County. To be accepted by Richard LeBer, & CEO )4.B
09/ 10/2024
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
44 million people in the United States are considered food insecure, or lacking
consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS,
food insecurity can affect people from all walks of life, with millions of Americans
being just one job loss, missed paycheck, or medical emergency away from hunger; and
WHEREAS,
limited access to healthy and nutritious food can have a longstanding effect on
individuals, especially children, such as negatively impacting health, development, and
well-being, leading to increased medical issues, poor academic performance, and
delayed developmental milestones; and
WHEREAS,
Hunger Action Month, which is observed each September, seeks to raise awareness
about hunger in America and inspire action by calling on individuals to do their part to
end hunger in their communities; and
WHEREAS,
Harry Chapin Food Bank is the largest hunger -relief organization and only Feeding
America partner in Southwest Florida, serving Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and
Hendry counties, and is steadfastly committed to ending hunger in Southwest Florida;
and
WHEREAS,
Harry Chapin Food Bank serves approximately 250,000 children, families, and seniors a
month in need through a variety of innovative programs and partnerships aimed at
ensuring everyone has reliable access to healthy and nutritious food; and
WHEREAS,
in 2023, the food bank distributed nearly 12 million pounds of food throughout Collier
County; and
WHEREAS,
more than 44,000 Collier County residents lack consistent access to healthy and
nutritious food, including more than 10,000 children; and
WHEREAS,
in 2023, nearly 16% of children in Collier County struggled with hunger. Additionally,
approximately 65% of children in Collier County qualify for free or reduced meals;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that September 2024 be designated as
HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS IOth Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Request for Proclamation (DOCX)
2. McDaniel Sponsor (MSG)
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09/10/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 29772
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 2024 as Hunger Action Month in Collier County. To be
accepted by Richard LeBer, President & CEO.
Meeting Date: 09/10/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
08/21/2024 3:34 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II — County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
08/21/2024 3:34 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review
Amy Patterson County Manager Review
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed 09/03/2024 1:09 PM
Completed 09/03/2024 2:35 PM
09/10/2024 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@colliercountvfl.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is require
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: Commissioner Bill McDaniel
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@colliercountvfl.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Richard LeBer
ADDRESS: 3940 Prospect Ave., Naples FL 34104
PHONE: 239-334-8172
EMAIL: rleber@hcfb.org; ienna@gsma.pro
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: Sept. 10
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Hunger Action Month
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFICCALENDAR DATE? Sept. 1-30
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUSYEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as "distinguished guests." Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: Richard LeBer
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
DATE FORM RECEIVED:
ACCEPTED: DENIED
APPLICANT NOTIFIED ON (DATE):
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RECEIVED BY:
REASON FOR DENIAL:
VIA TELEPHONE / EMAIL / US MAIL
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Geoffrey Willig
From: Cristina Tiberia
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 8:48 AM
To: Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
Cc: Aimee Trochessett
Subject: RE: Request for Commissioner McDaniel support for proclamation
Hii Jenna,
Commissioner will be happy to sponsor. I am copying Aimee Trochessett on this reply. She will be able to assist
with the proclamation application process.
Please follow the link below for more information:
https://www.coIIiercounty• .gov/government/board-of-county-commissioners/request-for-proclamation
Best regards,
Cristina Tiberia
Executive Coordinator
Commissioner McDaniel - District 5
,e Collier County
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8605
DISTRICT 5 WEBSITE
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public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing.
From: Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster <Jenna@gsma.pro>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 2:18 PM
To: Cristina Tiberia <Cristina.Tiberia@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Request for Commissioner McDaniel support for proclamation
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Hi Cristina -
Hope you're having a great week! I'm working with Harry Chapin Food Bank, and I wanted to see if Commissioner
McDaniel would be willing to sponsor a proclamation at the Sept. 10 meeting recognizing September as Hunger
Action Month and honoring Harry Chapin Food Bank for its work to end hunger in the community.
I would appreciate his support and look forward to hearing from you soon! Let me know if you need anything from
me before he can sign o• .
- jbf
Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster I
Public A•airs Director
0: 239-275-5758 • C: 330-518-0370
Jenna@GSMA.pro • GSMA.pro
12474 Brantley Commons Court
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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