A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights concerns about childhood hunger and food waste in schools, referencing statistics on food insecurity, wasted food, and the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. It also acknowledges the implementation of share tables as a strategy to reduce waste and provide additional food options for students.
Key provisions
- Designates September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the prevalence of childhood hunger in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the issue of food waste in school cafeterias.
- References the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
- Mentions the use of share tables to reduce food waste and provide additional food options.
Who is affected
- Students in Pennsylvania
- School districts in Pennsylvania
- Child nutrition programs in Pennsylvania
- Families with children in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution focuses on raising awareness about childhood hunger and food waste.
- It specifically calls for the designation of a month to highlight these issues.
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Primary sponsor
Robert Merski
Cosponsors
Jose Giral
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