White House Looks To Address Hunger, Nutrition Needs

"This September I'll be convening a White House conference on hunger nutrition and health," President Joe Biden recently announced. The Commander In Cheif noted the conference is designed to catalyze both the public and private sectors.

"Anti-hunger and nutrition advocates, food companies, local & state governments, tribal and territory communities; to lay out our plan to combat hunger and improve nutrition for every American."

A whole of government approach designed to accelerate progress at areas raging from approved nutrition to closing disparity gaps by the year 2030. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack acknowledges USDA's partnering and efforts to end hunger and increase healthy eating in America by 2030.

To learn more about the upcoming conference, visit the White House's Website.

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