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The Biden Administration Announces $8 Billion In Commitments To Address Hunger, Nutrition, And Health Issues

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Numerous notable organizations will contribute towards this important initiative.
Today, President Biden and key senior officials hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The goal behind the conference is straightforward: to address issues regarding food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases that affect millions of Americans yearly.
The White House highlighted how nearly $8 billion in private and public sector commitments have been secured and distributed to various causes, ranging from philanthropic efforts, to funding new modes of healthcare delivery and even startup companies dedicated to ending food insecurity.
The White House emphasized five main pillars of focus:
Each of these pillars will be supported by initiatives that will be spearheaded by a variety of business, civic, academic, and philanthropic leaders, with the overarching goal of ending hunger and bettering health.
For example, famous food delivery company DoorDash has committed contributions to Pillar 1 (Improve Food Access and Affordability) by partnering with 18 cities to address transportation barriers to accessing healthy food. Mass General Brigham will be building teaching kitchens to promote healthy meals, nutrition counseling, and healthy cooking classes to community members, in an effort to address Pillar 2 (Integrate Nutrition and Health).

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