Summary

Designates October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as observances of World Food Day and encourages people in the United States to mark those days with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The resolution calls attention to a worsening global hunger and malnutrition crisis, notes drivers like conflict and extreme weather, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to addressing food insecurity through humanitarian assistance and investment in resilient agriculture to strengthen long-term food security.

Key Points

• Designates October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026 as World Food Day observances in the United States.
• Encourages U.S. individuals and organizations to mark those days with ceremonies and activities to raise awareness.
• Calls attention to recent increases in global hunger and malnutrition and identifies causes such as conflict and extreme weather.
• Reaffirms U.S. commitment to fighting food insecurity through humanitarian aid and investment in resilient agriculture.
• Is a nonbinding, symbolic resolution with no funding, mandates, or changes to law.
• Aims to boost public awareness and support for long-term solutions to food insecurity, rather than creating new programs.
• Notes ongoing planning for World Food Day observances in 2025 and 2026.

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