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Mayor Blythe proclaims March 2026 'Richmond Hunger Awareness Month'; Empty Bowls fundraiser set for March 20

Richmond City Board of Commissioners · March 11, 2026
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The board adopted a proclamation designating March 2026 as Richmond Hunger Awareness Month and heard details from Empty Bowls organizers about a March 20 fundraiser at First Baptist Church; 100% of proceeds will go to local hunger-relief groups.

Mayor Robert Blythe read a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Richmond Hunger Awareness Month and urged citizens to support local anti-hunger efforts.

In the proclamation the mayor cited national food-security figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and specifically recognized local partners: God’s Outreach Community Food Bank, Richmond Food Bank at New Liberty Family Shelter,…

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