A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING 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; and
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 one in six 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 Meals on Wheels and New Life Community Church in Pismo 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby proclaims September 2026 as “Hunger Action Month”.
Dated this 1st day of September, 2026
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Ed Waage, Mayor
Council Agenda 9-1-2026 4.A-1