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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 September Hunger Action MonthCOLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS PROCLAMATION September 2025: Hunger Action Month In Minnesota food banks and food shelves have experienced a significant increase in demand, with food shelves seeing a record number of visits. The 2024-2025 One Minnesota Budget has provided $7.5 million to food shelves and ensured free meals for students through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. This investment is a continued step toward a future without hunger and was a response to record high food shelf visits, rising inflation and the ending of pandemic relief programs. Minnesota is committed to addressing hunger today and preventing it tomorrow. Working closely with food banks to educate the public and advocate for policies that end hunger in our state. We also sincerely appreciate the efforts of faith communities and organizations like Second Harvest Heartland, SACA, Meals on Wheels, and Every Meal backpack program. Their work inspires hope and reminds us of our shared responsibility to care for one another. During Hunger Action Month, I encourage everyone to volunteer, donate, and support these vital efforts. Together, we can ensure no one in our community goes hungry. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim September 2025 to be Hunger Action Month in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. A ada Marquez Si la, ayor August 25, 2025