WHEREAS, hunger and poverty are issues of vital concern in Black Hawk County. In northeast Iowa over 40,000 people face hunger and 1 in 6 children do not know where their next meal will come from; and
WHEREAS, Black Hawk County is committed to taking steps to combat hunger in every part of our community and to provide additional resources that those in Black Hawk County need; and
WHEREAS, Black Hawk County is committed to working with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America® nationwide network of food banks, in educating people about the role and importance of food banks in addressing hunger and raising awareness of the need to devote more resources and attention to hunger issues; and
WHEREAS, more individuals in Black Hawk County rely on food provided by the members of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank annually; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank distributed more than 8.4 million meals to northeast Iowa residents in 2024 through its network of food pantries, member agencies, shelters, and other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the month of September has been designated "Hunger Action Month" in order to bring attention to food insecurity in our communities and to inspire the public in the fight to end hunger by taking action ...: including volunteer shifts, social media shares, and donations -to ensure nobody has to make an impossible choice between food and other necessities like medicine, utilities or childcare; and
WHEREAS, food banks across the country, including the Northeast Iowa Food Bank-will host numerous events throughout the month of September to bring awareness and help end hunger in their local community;
NOW, THERFORE, WE, the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors do hereby recognize September 2025, as HUNGER ACTION MONTH in Black Hawk County, and we call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
Food Bank Director Barb Prather (center) poses for photo at the 9/2/25 Board of Supervisors meeting with Supervisors (L-R) Chris Schwartz, Tavis Hall, Linda Laylin, and Ritch Kurtenbach.
