Bill > J00093

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 28, 2025, as World Hunger Day in New York State, drawing attention to the critical issue of hunger and food insecurity. The resolution highlights several key facts, including that more than 820 million people worldwide lack sufficient food, and in New York specifically, over 2.6 million residents (one in eight people) are food insecure, with one in five children affected. The document emphasizes that hunger is not just about food, but is interconnected with broader issues like healthcare, education, social justice, and climate change. It recognizes The Hunger Project's holistic approach to addressing poverty and hunger, and underscores New York's commitment to raising awareness about hunger and homelessness, supporting food pantries, shelters, and service organizations. By requesting the governor to make this proclamation, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of hunger's complexity and urgency, and to promote efforts to address food insecurity at local, state, and national levels.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J93