At their Sept. 11 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners recognized September as Hunger Action Month.
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![OKEECHOBEE -- September is Hunger Action Month in Okeechobee County. Okeechobee County Commissioners presented a proclamation to a represenative from Treasure Coast Food Bank. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](/uploads/original/20250911-142856-383-food bank.jpg)
OKEECHOBEE – At their Sept. 11 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners recognized September as Hunger Action Month.
The proclamation states: “Hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Florida, Okeechobee County and the Treasure Coast, with 7,467 family households in Okeechobee County unable to afford the basic costs of living.
“Okeechobee County is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger in every part of our county and to provide additional resources that citizens of Okeechobee County need.
“Okeechobee County is committed to working with the Treasure Coast Food Bank in mobilizing people about the role and importance of food banks and other hunger relief organizations, in addressing hunger and bringing attention to the need to devote more resources and attention to hunger issues.
“Food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank, continue to coordinate Hunger Action Days in September annually and continue to host numerous events throughout the year during the month of September to shed light on this important issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community.”
