$1.7 Bln In New Commitments To End Hunger And Build Healthy Communities In US

The Biden Administration has announced 141 new commitments from stakeholders across the nation, including health systems, insurers, companies, non-profits, philanthropic groups, academia, and local elected officials, who have stepped up as part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff announced the commitments at an event at the White House Tuesday, alongside White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden; White House Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin; and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Cities Of Cleveland, OH; Maywood, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; East Haven, CT; Dearborn, MI; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI; Harperwood, MI; Rochester, MN; Salem, MA; Columbia, SC; Douglasville, GA; Little Rock, AR; Earle, AR; Frankfort, IL; And Houston, TX are taking action in their communities. They include launching a task force and/or creating an action plan to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases in their communities by 2030.