Statement attributed to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO
“Feeding America congratulates our former board member Dr. Vivek H. Murthy on his nomination to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. During previous service, Dr. Murthy created initiatives to help eliminate some of our nation’s most pressing public health issues. When serving on the board of the Feeding America, Dr. Murthy supported the organization in strengthening our network’s commitment to equitable food access and building healthier communities. Amid the current public health, economic, and hunger crises that are having a detrimental effect on our country’s well-being, we stand ready to work with the new Surgeon General to ensure every individual in this country has access to the healthy, nutritious meals they need to thrive.”
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.