2020-0262
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Proclamation: "Need to Feed Month in St. Charles Parish"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, one in six households in Louisiana are at risk of hunger. Across our state and region, the rising cost of food, housing, and utilities, coupled with high unemployment and low-wage jobs have increased the need for emergency food assistance; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services, in partnership with the coalition of food banks throughout the parish, is working together to call attention to the need to restock and maintain adequate food supplies in our local food banks; and,
WHEREAS, food collection sites will be established throughout St. Charles Parish to collect unexpired non-perishable foods to be evenly distributed to the local food pantries; and,
WHEREAS, food insecurity has become an increasing issue in St. Charles Parish. In 2019, the local food banks served approximately 10,674 people and approximately 5,291 families throughout St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, because of COVID-19, many families that never expected to need assistance find themselves having to reach out. From January - August, 2020, the local food banks served approximately 10,099 people and approximately 2,755 families throughout St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, let us all join together to help feed America by starting with the citizens in our own parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS
"NEED TO FEED MONTH IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF ST. CHARLES PARISH TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE LOCAL FOOD BANKS RESPONDING TO THE GROWING NEED FOR FOOD SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ST. CHARLES PARISH.
MATTHEW JEWELL NICKY DUFRENE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRIC...
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