Page 5 - Jupiter Spotlight - September '24
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Jupiter Spotlight, Page 5
Commissioner’s Update Meryl Streep from page 1
Declaring September 2024 Directed and produced by Matthew Brady through
MRB Productions, the film will be released in over
As National Hunger Action 100 theaters nationwide by distributor Joe Garel and
Month his Western Film Services label on Sept. 27.
Rewilding is an innovative conservation strategy
to restore and protect natural ecosystems by allowing
By Vice Mayor G. Marino them to return to their wild state. This approach
In recognition of the involves reintroducing native species, especially apex
ongoing battle against hunger predators and keystone species, which can help restore
and food insecurity, the Palm ecological balance and biodiversity.
Beach County Board of County “This documentary, featuring the powerful narration
Commissioners will proclaim of Meryl Streep, not only brings the significance of
September 2024 as National rewilding to light but also highlights that you can’t
Hunger Action Month. This protect what you don’t love, and you can’t love what
declaration is part of a larger, you don’t know,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president
nationwide campaign designed and CEO of American Humane and executive producer
to inspire action and raise of the film. “At American Humane, we are profoundly
awareness about hunger in the thankful to Meryl for lending her voice to this critical
United States, a problem that persists even in affluent areas like plan marked the beginning of a collective impact initiative story of survival, inspiring countless others to become
Palm Beach County. aimed at reducing hunger throughout the county. Since then, advocates for animal welfare.”
Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark the UWPBC’s Hunger Relief team has continued to lead these Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the
for many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map efforts, working with more than 150 partners to address various greatest performers of her generation. Streep’s career
the Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm facets of food insecurity. spans over five decades, during which she has received
Beach County struggle with hunger, including 50,890 children The Hunger Relief Plan has made significant strides in several numerous accolades, including a record 21 Academy
who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. This statistic key areas, including addressing childhood hunger, senior hunger, Award nominations, winning three, and 32 Golden Globe
underscores the critical importance of initiatives like Hunger and increasing access to fresh produce in underserved areas like nominations, winning eight. Streep is also a committed
Action Month, which seek to mobilize the community in the Glades. The plan also focuses on building the necessary advocate for protecting endangered species.
addressing these disparities. infrastructure to alleviate hunger more effectively and advocating She has actively participated in campaigns to save
As of June 2024, over half—54 percent—of the families with for policy changes that can create long-term solutions. the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and has supported
children enrolled in the Palm Beach County School District are National Hunger Action Month in Palm Beach County is organizations such as the Natural Resources Defense
considered economically disadvantaged. This troubling figure a reaffirmation of the county’s commitment to these efforts. It Council. Additionally, Streep teamed up with New Jersey
reflects broader socioeconomic challenges, as many households serves as a call to action for all residents to become involved lawmakers to rally behind elephants, advocating for
are contending with financial instability. Additionally, according in the fight against hunger, whether through volunteering, legislation to ban the sale, purchase, or possession of ivory
to the latest ALICE report, 46 percent of county households are donating, or simply raising awareness about the issue. If you and rhinoceros horn. By narrating Escape from Extinction
struggling to make ends meet. ALICE, an acronym for Asset are considering donating food, local food pantries and our local Rewilding, Streep continues her long-standing support for
Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents a significant food bank are always looking for food that is “shelf stable” or initiatives that address the urgent need for biodiversity
and growing demographic: individuals and families who are nonperishable. If you have the resources, you may also want conservation and the protection of endangered species.
employed but unable to afford basic necessities such as housing, to consider donating less common items like a can opener, For more information, visit American Humane’s
childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and technology. boxed milk, oil, spices, cake mix, and frosting. Your thoughtful conservation program website, americanhumane.org/
The county’s commitment to addressing hunger is not new. In donations can help bring joy and dignity to those in need. program/conservation, and follow American Humane
2015, the Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with For more information on food and nutrition resources, on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube for updates
the United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC), developed please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/ on Escape from Extinction Rewilding.
the Hunger Relief Plan for Palm Beach County. This strategic communityaction/Pages/Food-Nutrition.aspx.
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