National Canned Food Month in the State of Georgia; February; recognize
This resolution recognizes February as National Canned Food Month in Georgia, aligning with a national observance established in 1987. It highlights canned foods' nutritional value, affordability, and shelf life - especially beneficial for food banks and communities facing food insecurity. The resolution encourages voluntary community participation in canned food drives and charitable hunger-relief efforts during February. It has no funding or regulatory impact; it is purely a symbolic gesture to support existing food donation initiatives.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Akbar Ali
DDemocratic
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Demetrius Douglas
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Derrick McCollum
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Imani Barnes
DDemocratic
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Sylvia Wayfer
DDemocratic
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