Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

 

WHEREAS:  The City of Lawrence is proud to recognize Just Food, the Food Bank in Douglas County, in its continued innovative efforts to fight hunger and be a voice for those who are food insecure; and

 

WHEREAS:  On September 16, 2012, United Way of Douglas County will be hosting their campaign and partnering with Just Food to package and distribute 40,000 meals to Douglas County residents and partner agencies; and

 

WHEREAS:  On September 21, 2012, Just Food’s 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic, presented by Knology and Dillon’s, will take place with all proceeds to feed Douglas County residents; and

 

WHEREAS:  Monthly, Just Food distributes food to nearly 10,000 through its food pantry and partner agency network; and

 

WHEREAS:  Just Food continues to live up to its mission to provide food to those who are food insecure while seeking to raise awareness and promote action to combat hunger in Douglas County;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert J. Schumm, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim September 16-22, 2011 to be

 

Just food fight hunger week

 

in the City of Lawrence and urge citizens to support Just Food’s mission to fight hunger in Douglas County.

 

 

 

                                                                                       

                                                Robert J. Schumm Mayor

 

                                                September 11, 2012