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McKinney issues Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week proclamation as local providers urge more services
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the McKinney City Council proclaimed Nov. 16–22 as Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week; local shelter and continuum‑of‑care leaders said demand is rising and described program expansions and outcomes.|
Mayor Bill Cox proclaimed Nov. 16–22, 2025, as McKinney Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week and urged residents to support local agencies addressing food insecurity and homelessness. The proclamation cited joint work with the Collin County Homeless Coalition, Housing Forward and local nonprofits.
The proclamation was followed by public comment from local service providers. Paul Bialceros, president and founder of Emmanuel Labor, told the council that “the moment a person becomes homeless, their life expectancy drops 20 years and they become 3…
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