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Garner issues proclamation declaring November 2025 Hunger Action Month
Summary
Mayor read a proclamation declaring November 2025 Hunger Action Month in Garner, citing county food insecurity statistics, local faith and civic partners, and a recent 'No Lunch Lunch' awareness event by Community of Hope.
The Town of Garner issued a proclamation on Nov. 18 declaring November 2025 as Hunger Action Month. The proclamation, read by the mayor, cited Wake County statistics (including 126,000 individuals in food‑insecure households and 33,550 food‑insecure children) and noted local partners that support food access—Community of Hope Ministries, Garner Area Ministries, Meals on Wheels, Backpack Buddies, local churches, Rotary and businesses.
Council members and volunteers praised community food drives and recent outreach events (including a 'No Lunch Lunch' at First Baptist Church of Garner) and thanked Amy White and other organizers. Council urged residents to participate in ongoing food drives at town facilities and to support Thanksgiving meal efforts.
