Senate Resolution No. [insert number] recognizes September 2025 as Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing efforts to combat hunger. This movement, led by Feeding America and its network of local food banks, has been in place since 2007 and highlights the urgent need for food assistance, as evidenced by the over 50 million individuals relying on food banks in 2024. In Michigan alone, approximately 1.5 million residents face food insecurity, including over 402,000 children, with a food insecurity rate of 14.2 percent statewide.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of various resources and programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which provide essential support to vulnerable populations. Despite these efforts, food banks in Michigan have reported an 18 percent increase in demand over the past year, underscoring the ongoing challenges families face in accessing nutritious food. Hunger Action Month serves as a reminder to recognize and support the work of food banks, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to ending hunger in Michigan and beyond.