Orrin Hatch: “I rise today to introduce Senate Resolution 646, also known as Feed America Day. Feed America Day began in 2002 as a…”

“I rise today to introduce Senate Resolution 646, also known as Feed America Day. Feed America Day began in 2002 as a small effort in Provo, UT. From that small beginning, the campaign has received support from over 1,100 large and small cities. This includes over 60 cities that have responded with proclamations, covering a population exceeding seven million. This eighth year of promoting Feed America Day is held on the Thursday immediately preceding Thanksgiving Day. On that day, each person is encouraged to fast two meals and then to contribute to a food bank, church, or charity the equivalent dollar amount saved. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported that 35 million Americans, including 12 million children, live in homes that do not have an adequate supply of food. This resolution recalls that selfless sacrifice breeds a genuine spirit of thanksgiving, both affirming and restoring fundamental principles in our society. In that spirit, I encourage individuals and families to remember to help those in need one week before Thanksgiving.”