Proclamation2020-0975

WHEREAS, 1 in every 5 Pittsburgh residents is food insecure, meaning they lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health, and low income and people of color are especially vulnerable. For children, food insecurity poses long-lasting threats to physical and social health including increased likelihood of hospitalization, anemia, developmental impairments, behavioral problems, and difficulty in school; and

Sponsored by Bobby Wilson, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members.