Casey Resolution Recognizes National Hunger Awareness Day

Press Release

Last night, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to recognize June 7, 2011 as National Hunger Awareness Day.

"Hunger and food insecurity is an unfortunate and preventable reality for many Pennsylvanians," said Senator Casey. "In this time of economic recovery, there is an urgent need for food assistance. We must call attention to the issue and support anti-hunger organizations so that no family has to wonder where their next meal will come from."

Department of Agriculture data shows that approximately 5.6 million U.S. households have utilized emergency food from a food pantry at least once. Food insecurity affects Americans in all portions of the country, especially families with children.

The resolution calls on citizens to recognize National Hunger Awareness Day by volunteering, donating food and supporting organizations that reduce food insecurity, such as soup kitchens, food banks and emergency shelters.

The resolution was cosponsored by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Boozman (R-AR), Richard G. Lugar (R-IN), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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