SD 1188 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve establishing a commission to study childhood hunger in Norfolk County as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

This bill creates a special commission to investigate the rise in childhood hunger in Norfolk County that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will be made up of state officials, local leaders, and representatives from food assistance organizations to examine the causes of food insecurity and its effects on children's health and education. It will also review current food access methods, such as school meals and food pantries, and assess the nutritional quality of food being distributed. Finally, the group is tasked with developing a report with specific recommendations and potential new laws to help reduce hunger in the area by December 31, 2021.
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