The fight to end hunger and homelessness

On a typical night in Boston, 6,135 people are homeless. As it stands, 42 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger. Hunger and homelessness are so prevalent in American society that the issues are highlighted in a national week of awareness.

At the ending of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week and with the season of giving quickly approaching, Councilor Essaibi-George recognized Homes for Families for their Consumer Advocacy Team and their leadership in homelessness in Massachusetts. Homes for Families is a state-wide policy advocacy organization that sees meaningful engagement of housing-unstable families, families experiencing homelessness, shelter providers, elected officials, and communities as central in the fight to end homelessness. They are guided by parent and provider perspectives and take a holistic approach in leveraging policy change.

Councilor Essaibi-George said, “Today’s presentation is to emphasize the importance of extending beyond just the nationally recognized week, especially during the often difficult holiday season, to remind everyone that hunger and homelessness are problems that the entire country faces on a daily basis, and many of our families in Boston are experiencing this too.”

She also thanked and recognized the many people who dedicate their lives to antipoverty, housing, and homelessness and hunger organizations and the different agencies that strive to ensure food access and security for families and individuals. She said, “As the Chair of the Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health, and Recovery, it is so important to me to continue to support those making strides towards ending homelessness and hunger.”

For more information on how you can join the many people who are fighting to end hunger and homelessness, visit the Homes for Families website.