Press Conference to celebrate Legislative policy advancements that benefit low income/hungry Minnesotans
MINNESOTA PARTNERS TO END HUNGER
MEDIA ALERT
Alleviating hunger by fighting for fair food policy
What: Press Conference to celebrate Legislative policy advancements that benefit low income/hungry Minnesotans
Who: Minnesota Partners to End Hunger
Speakers:
Sen. Melisa Franzen
Rep. Jeanne Poppe
Sen. Lyle Koenen
Sen. Kent Eken
Sen. Jeff Hayden
Rep. Yvonne Selcer
Rep. Jerry Newton
Rep. Ryan Winkler
Colleen Moriarty, Hunger Solutions Minnesota
Rob Zeaske, Second Harvest Heartland
Jessica Anderson, Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
Pat Rowan, Metro Meals on Wheels
Jessica Webster, Legal Aid
Why:
Grassroots advocates have advanced strong new policies that will go far to alleviate hunger for children, families and seniors in Minnesota.
Minnesota Partners to End Hunger believe that Minnesotans have the right to adequate amounts of food to remain healthy and productive. While the economy has improved for some, thousands of low-income Minnesotans continue to struggle to put food on the table. Currently, over 10% of Minnesotans are food insecure. Minnesota food shelves are visited by 8,500 people each day. The need for food shelf assistance has increased 166% in the last decade.
When: Monday, May 19 – 10:00 am
Where: Minnesota State Capitol – Room 125
Media Contact:
Jill Martinez
Communications Manager
Hunger Solutions Minnesota
612-227-7906
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