PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING JUNE 7, 2024, AS
“HUNGER AWARENESS DAY 2024”
WHEREAS, hunger profoundly undermines the health and well-being of both our community at large and individual neighbors; and
WHEREAS, approximately a third of households in San Luis Obispo County are struggling to afford the cost of living in our region; and WHEREAS, more than 4,800 children in San Luis Obispo County are suffering from food insecurity, jeopardizing their growth, health, and academic success; and WHEREAS, nearly a quarter of local seniors are struggling to meet their basic needs; and WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank provides essential support to over 70 partner nonprofit agencies, thereby forming a critical network that distributes nutritious, life-sustaining food to those who face hunger; and
WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank serves over 36,500 neighbors in need each month across San Luis Obispo County from Nipomo to San Miguel, and from San Simeon to California Valley; and is coordinating a countywide call to action called “Hunger Awareness Day” on June 2nd this year; and
WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank distributes millions of nutritious meals to families, seniors, children, and people in need annually; and
WHEREAS, the annual Hunger Awareness Day event, taking place this year on June 7, is a crucial initiative organized by the SLO Food Bank to elevate public consciousness about hunger and generate the necessary funds to continue and expand hunger relief efforts in San Luis Obispo County; and
WHEREAS, the steadfast commitment of our community on Hunger Awareness Day, June 7, 2024, will be instrumental in raising the funds and awareness required to alleviate hunger and build a healthier community in San Luis Obispo County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grover Beach City Council does hereby officially proclaim June 7, 2024, as “Hunger Awareness Day” in Grover Beach.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 28th day of May, 2024.
Karen Bright, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
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