Page 11 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - September '24

Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 11
Commissioner’s Update

Declaring September 2024 want to consider donating less common items like a can
opener, boxed milk, oil, spices, cake mix, and frosting.
As National Hunger Action Your thoughtful donations can help bring joy and dignity

Month to those in need.
For more information on food and nutrition
resources, please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/
By Vice Mayor G. Marino communityservices/communityaction/Pages/Food-
In recognition of the Nutrition.aspx.
ongoing battle against hunger
and food insecurity, the Palm Book Review from page 10
Beach County Board of
County Commissioners will
proclaim September 2024 than 20 months and are still not in labor they will
as National Hunger Action travel a hundred miles searching for the leaves of
Month. This declaration is the Boraginacae tree – which can also induce birth in
part of a larger, nationwide humans.
campaign designed to inspire • Sylvester Stallone used to sweep the lion cages
action and raise awareness in New York City’s Central Park Zoo to pay his way
about hunger in the United States, a problem that persists while trying to break into acting.
even in affluent areas like Palm Beach County. collaboration with the United Way of Palm Beach County • Although Ohio is listed as the 17th state in the
Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark (UWPBC), developed the Hunger Relief Plan for Palm United States, it is technically number 47. Until Aug.
for many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map Beach County. This strategic plan marked the beginning 7, 1953, Congress forgot to vote on a resolution to
the Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm of a collective impact initiative aimed at reducing hunger admit Ohio to the Union.
Beach County struggle with hunger, including 50,890 throughout the county. Since then, the UWPBC’s Hunger • Horses race clockwise in England and
children who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. This Relief team has continued to lead these efforts, working counterclockwise in the United States.
statistic underscores the critical importance of initiatives with more than 150 partners to address various facets of • For religious reasons Franklin Pierce was the only
like Hunger Action Month, which seek to mobilize the food insecurity. president to say, “I promise” instead of “I swear” at
community in addressing these disparities. The Hunger Relief Plan has made significant strides his inauguration.
As of June 2024, over half—54 percent—of the families in several key areas, including addressing childhood • Seventy percent of Swedish women claim to have
with children enrolled in the Palm Beach County School hunger, senior hunger, and increasing access to fresh participated in a threesome.
District are considered economically disadvantaged. This produce in underserved areas like the Glades. The plan • “Well, I’ve played everything but a harp.” – Actor
troubling figure reflects broader socioeconomic challenges, also focuses on building the necessary infrastructure to John Barrymore’s last words, on his deathbed.
as many households are contending with financial alleviate hunger more effectively and advocating for Come on, lighten up. Get both of these books and
instability. Additionally, according to the latest ALICE policy changes that can create long-term solutions. share them with others. You are going to need them to
report, 46 percent of county households are struggling to National Hunger Action Month in Palm Beach County make it through the rest of this election year.
make ends meet. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, is a reaffirmation of the county’s commitment to these
Income Constrained, Employed, represents a significant efforts. It serves as a call to action for all residents to
and growing demographic: individuals and families who become involved in the fight against hunger, whether
are employed but unable to afford basic necessities such through volunteering, donating, or simply raising
as housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, awareness about the issue. If you are considering
and technology. donating food, local food pantries and our local food
The county’s commitment to addressing hunger is not bank are always looking for food that is “shelf stable” or
new. In 2015, the Board of County Commissioners, in nonperishable. If you have the resources, you may also

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