Item B02 B2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 11, 2024
Agenda Item Number: B2
2023-2934
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-453-8787
9:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Mayor's proclamation declaring September 2024 as Hunger Action
Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Feeding South Florida leads hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in our community while transforming
lives through innovative programming and education that provides economic growth and overall well
being. The proclamation declares September 2024 as Hunger Action Month.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
Hunger Action Month.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
Hunger Action Month
WHEREAS: since 1981 Feeding South Florida®has worked to end hunger in Monroe County
by providing our community in need with immediate access to nutritious food.
WHEREAS: hunger does not discriminate. It knows no race, religion, or age. In South Florida
approximately one million individuals face hunger. Food should not be an impossible choice for
the community of Monroe County.
WHEREAS: Feeding South Florida leads hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in our community
while transforming lives through innovative programming and education that provides economic
growth and overall well-being.
WHEREAS: Monroe County is therefore committed to supporting Feeding South Florida, so that
together we can achieve a hunger-free South Florida.
THEREFORE: be it resolved that I, Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein, do hereby proclaim
September 2024, as: Hunger Action Month®
IN OBSERVANCE THEREOF: I call upon the good people of Monroe County to join me in
supporting Feeding South Florida during this month of action!