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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B2
2023-4393
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Sue Burke - 305-292-3430
9:00 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action
Month in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Feeding South Florida is deeply committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity on our
community,providing nutritious food and critical resources to children, seniors, individuals, and
families in need. In light of ongoing changes at the federal level, this support is more critical than ever
for our neighbors.
This September, we join food banks across the country in observing Hunger Action Month - a
nationwide campaign where we "Go Orange" to raise awareness and inspire action in the fight against
hunger.
This proclamation will help shine a light on the realities of hunger and the importance of collective
advocacy and action.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Issued Hunger Action Month Proclamation.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim September as Hunger Action Month in Monroe County.
DOCUMENTATION:
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Hunger Action Month Info.docx
Proclamation - Hunger Action Month.docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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hunger and food insecurity in your community, providing nutritious food and critical resources
to children, seniors, individuals, and families in need. In light of ongoing changes at the federal
level, this support is more critical than ever for our neighbors.
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nationwide campaign where we "Go Orange" to raise awareness and inspire action in the fight
against hunger.
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consideration. By issuing this proclamation, you'll help shine a light on the realities of hunger
and the importance of collective advocacy and action. Thank you for your consideration. We
look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Hunger Action Month
WHEREAS: since 1981 Feeding South Florida® has worked to address hunger and
food insecurity in Monroe County by providing our community immediate access to
nutritious food and other vital resources and support.
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 residents 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 Jim Scholl, do hereby proclaim September
2025, 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 upcoming month of action!
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Monroe County Mayor and Commissioners on September
10, 2025.
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