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House Resolution 764
By: Representatives Jackson of the 165
th
, Westbrook of the 163
rd
, Stephens of the 164
th
,
Hitchens of the 161
st
, and Petrea of the 166
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Savannah Feed the Hungry; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Savannah Feed the Hungry was established in 2009 and has since provided over2
1.5 million meals across 14 cities in Georgia and South Carolina; and3
WHEREAS, founded during a time of economic hardship, Savannah Feed the Hungry has4
grown into one of the nation's largest holiday meal programs, serving more than 50,0005
individuals annually; and6
WHEREAS, in partnership with St. Joseph's/Candler, Savannah Feed the Hungry opened the7
Empowerment Center in 2019, a one-stop resource center dedicated to helping individuals8
achieve long-term self-sufficiency; and9
WHEREAS, the Empowerment Center has assisted over 244 individuals in transitioning10
from renting to homeownership while also offering GED classes, continuing education,11
after-school programs, conflict resolution training, and various workshops and seminars; and12
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WHEREAS, Savannah Feed the Hungry further collaborates with Savannah Technical
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College, Saint Leo University, the Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Power, and numerous14
other organizations to provide educational and professional opportunities; and15
WHEREAS, through its unwavering commitment to service and the support of hundreds of16
volunteers, Savannah Feed the Hungry continues to uplift individuals and families in Georgia17
and beyond, making it abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body commend Savannah Feed the Hungry for its outstanding20
contributions on behalf of those in need as well as extend best wishes for continued success.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to23
Savannah Feed the Hungry.24
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