Petersburg Mayor Joins National Effort to End Childhood Hunger
Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham has joined the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a nonpartisan coalition of over 400 mayors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., united in the fight against food insecurity affecting more than 13 million children across the United States.
Mayor Parham’s work includes partnering with the Petersburg Public School System to improve meal quality and ensure students enjoy nutritious options. “No child in Petersburg should go hungry,” said Mayor Parham. “By joining this coalition and collaborating with local groups like FeedMore, we can guarantee every child has access to the food they need to thrive.”
The Mayors Alliance, in partnership with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, leverages the leadership of mayors to enact effective solutions to childhood hunger. During the COVID-19 pandemic, local and state leaders implemented successful programs to combat food insecurity. The Alliance aims to build on those efforts through innovative policies, partnerships, and enhanced awareness of the ties between hunger, poverty, and systemic inequities.
For more information, visit www.mayorshungeralliance.org.