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1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, Many Illinois residents are in a continuous |
3 | | struggle to provide food for themselves and their families; |
4 | | this struggle, also known as food insecurity, can result in |
5 | | hunger, malnutrition, and, in some cases, starvation; and
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6 | | WHEREAS, Since the overall health of a person is dependent |
7 | | upon a proper diet, hunger and malnutrition can lead to |
8 | | physical and cognitive impairments in children and create a |
9 | | host of health-related problems in adults; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, The establishment of a network of community-based |
11 | | food banks and food pantries can reduce the prevalence of food |
12 | | insecurity and offset the adverse effects of hunger and |
13 | | malnourishment; and
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14 | | WHEREAS, One in nine Illinois residents struggles with |
15 | | hunger and food insecurity; and
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16 | | WHEREAS, Charitable food organizations, including food |
17 | | banks and food pantries, have responded to food insecurity in |
18 | | Illinois by accepting food donations and providing hot meals, |
19 | | groceries, and information on government assistance programs |
20 | | to at-risk adults and families; and
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