PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS
“HUNGER ACTION MONTH”
WHEREAS, each September, the nationwide Hunger Action Month campaign unites millions of people across the country to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger; and
WHEREAS, the region’s high cost of living frequently forces many of our neighbors in San Luis Obispo County to make impossible choices between paying for essential needs, such as rent, and buying groceries;
WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank provides food to 50,000 neighbors every month—a 58% increase in individuals served over the past five years; and WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank’s Hunger Relief Network reaches more than 1 in 6 County residents, including over 14,000 neighbors each month in South County; and WHEREAS, this work is made possible by a collaborative network of 70 nonprofit partners who distribute food directly within their own neighborhoods, including Five Cities Christian Women, South County People’s Kitchen, South SLO County Womenade, Balay Ko on Barca, Cabins for Change, and Casa Solana in Grover Beach; and WHEREAS, the SLO Food Bank’s mission is made possible by the profound generosity of our community, with more than 70% of the organization’s funding coming directly from local individuals, businesses, and nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, the expansive reach and daily operations of the SLO Food Bank are sustained by the dedication of over 1,300 active volunteers who generously give their time to nourish their community; and
WHEREAS, Hunger Action Month serves as a countywide call to action, inviting all residents to learn, raise awareness, and contribute their time and resources to help feed SLO County, together; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grover Beach City Council does hereby officially proclaim September 2026, as “Hunger Action Month” 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 24th day of August 2026.
Kassi Dee, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk