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Commissioner’s Update
Declaring September 2024 As of June 2024, over half—54 percent—of the families
with children enrolled in the Palm Beach County School
As National Hunger Action District are considered economically disadvantaged. This
Month troubling figure reflects broader socioeconomic challenges,
as many households are contending with financial instability.
Additionally, according to the latest ALICE report, 46 percent
By Vice Mayor G. Marino of county households are struggling to make ends meet.
In re c ogni t i on of ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
the ongoing battle Employed, represents a significant and growing demographic:
against hunger and food individuals and families who are employed but unable to
insecurity, the Palm Beach afford basic necessities such as housing, childcare, food,
County Board of County transportation, healthcare, and technology.
Commissioners will The county’s commitment to addressing hunger is not new.
proclaim September 2024 Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark In 2015, the Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration
as National Hunger Action for many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map with the United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC),
Month. This declaration is the Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm developed the Hunger Relief Plan for Palm Beach County.
part of a larger, nationwide Beach County struggle with hunger, including 50,890 This strategic plan marked the beginning of a collective impact
campaign designed to children who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. initiative aimed at reducing hunger throughout the county.
inspire action and raise awareness about hunger in the This statistic underscores the critical importance of initiatives Since then, the UWPBC’s Hunger Relief team has continued
United States, a problem that persists even in affluent like Hunger Action Month, which seek to mobilize the to lead these efforts, working with more than 150 partners to
areas like Palm Beach County. community in addressing these disparities. address various facets of food insecurity.
The Hunger Relief Plan has made significant strides in
several key areas, including addressing childhood hunger,
Meryl Streep from page 1 numerous accolades, including a record 21 Academy senior hunger, and increasing access to fresh produce in
Award nominations, winning three, and 32 Golden Globe underserved areas like the Glades. The plan also focuses on
and protect natural ecosystems by allowing them nominations, winning eight. Streep is also a committed building the necessary infrastructure to alleviate hunger more
to return to their wild state. This approach involves advocate for protecting endangered species. effectively and advocating for policy changes that can create
reintroducing native species, especially apex predators She has actively participated in campaigns to save long-term solutions.
and keystone species, which can help restore ecological the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and has supported National Hunger Action Month in Palm Beach County is
balance and biodiversity. organizations such as the Natural Resources Defense a reaffirmation of the county’s commitment to these efforts.
“This documentary, featuring the powerful narration of Council. Additionally, Streep teamed up with New Jersey It serves as a call to action for all residents to become
Meryl Streep, not only brings the significance of rewilding lawmakers to rally behind elephants, advocating for involved in the fight against hunger, whether through
to light but also highlights that you can’t protect what legislation to ban the sale, purchase, or possession of ivory volunteering, donating, or simply raising awareness about
you don’t love, and you can’t love what you don’t know,” and rhinoceros horn. By narrating Escape from Extinction the issue. If you are considering donating food, local food
said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Rewilding, Streep continues her long-standing support for pantries and our local food bank are always looking for
Humane and executive producer of the film. “At American initiatives that address the urgent need for biodiversity food that is “shelf stable” or nonperishable. If you have
Humane, we are profoundly thankful to Meryl for lending conservation and the protection of endangered species. the resources, you may also want to consider donating less
her voice to this critical story of survival, inspiring For more information, visit American Humane’s common items like a can opener, boxed milk, oil, spices,
countless others to become advocates for animal welfare.” conservation program website, americanhumane.org/ cake mix, and frosting. Your thoughtful donations can help
Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the program/conservation, and follow American Humane bring joy and dignity to those in need.
greatest performers of her generation. Streep’s career on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube for updates on For more information on food and nutrition resources,
spans over five decades, during which she has received Escape from Extinction Rewilding. please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/
communityaction/Pages/Food-Nutrition.aspx.
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