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Commissioner’s Update

Declaring September 2024 As

National Hunger Action Month

By Vice Mayor G. Marino

In recognition of the The county’s commitment to addressing hunger is not new. National Hunger Action Month in Palm Beach County is
ongoing battle against hunger In 2015, the Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration a reaffirmation of the county’s commitment to these efforts.
and food insecurity, the Palm with the United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC), It serves as a call to action for all residents to become
Beach County Board of developed the Hunger Relief Plan for Palm Beach County. involved in the fight against hunger, whether through
County Commissioners will This strategic plan marked the beginning of a collective impact volunteering, donating, or simply raising awareness about
proclaim September 2024 initiative aimed at reducing hunger throughout the county. the issue. If you are considering donating food, local food
as National Hunger Action Since then, the UWPBC’s Hunger Relief team has continued pantries and our local food bank are always looking for
Month. This declaration is to lead these efforts, working with more than 150 partners to food that is “shelf stable” or nonperishable. If you have
part of a larger, nationwide address various facets of food insecurity. the resources, you may also want to consider donating less
campaign designed to inspire The Hunger Relief Plan has made significant strides in common items like a can opener, boxed milk, oil, spices,
action and raise awareness several key areas, including addressing childhood hunger, cake mix, and frosting. Your thoughtful donations can help
about hunger in the United senior hunger, and increasing access to fresh produce in bring joy and dignity to those in need.
States, a problem that persists even in affluent areas like underserved areas like the Glades. The plan also focuses on For more information on food and nutrition
Palm Beach County. building the necessary infrastructure to alleviate hunger more resources, please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/
Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark effectively and advocating for policy changes that can create communityservices/communityaction/Pages/Food-
for many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map long-term solutions. Nutrition.aspx.
the Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm
Beach County struggle with hunger, including 50,890
children who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. “Service is our number one priority”
This statistic underscores the critical importance of initiatives
like Hunger Action Month, which seek to mobilize the 561-743-0070
community in addressing these disparities.
As of June 2024, over half—54 percent—of the families www.palmspoolservices.com
with children enrolled in the Palm Beach County School
District are considered economically disadvantaged. This
troubling figure reflects broader socioeconomic challenges,
as many households are contending with financial instability.
Additionally, according to the latest ALICE report, 46
percent of county households are struggling to make ends
meet. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income
Constrained, Employed, represents a significant and growing
demographic: individuals and families who are employed but
unable to afford basic necessities such as housing, childcare,
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