A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House resolution designates September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" to raise awareness about child hunger and food waste in the state. The document highlights statistics on food insecurity among students and discusses strategies like "share tables" to help reduce waste while providing extra meals. It serves as a symbolic gesture to focus attention on these issues rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
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