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Thurston County Board of Health proclaims January National Poverty Awareness Month; United Way, food bank urge volunteers for PIT count
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as National Poverty Awareness Month. Thurston County Food Bank and United Way of Thurston County reported rising need—food bank visits up ~30% Sept–Nov—and asked for volunteers for the HUD-required point‑in‑time (PIT) homeless count (next count in 2028).
The Thurston County Board of Health on Jan. 13 formally proclaimed January 2026 National Poverty Awareness Month, urging residents to donate to local food banks and volunteer for the county’s point‑in‑time homeless count.
John Ficker, executive director of the Thurston County Food Bank, told the board the organization saw “close to a 30% increase in…
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