Georgia CommonsHR 1343: Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; commending the work of Swipe out Hunger; recognize
Last action February 11, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 11, 2026 as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol, honoring the national nonprofit's work fighting college student hunger.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any state code. It commends Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit that works to end hunger among college students, and formally recognizes February 11, 2026 as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol. The resolution describes the organization's history, including its role in creating the Hunger Free Campus Bill, a type of legislation that sends state funding to public colleges addressing student hunger, which the text says has passed in more than 10 states and distributed over $36 million. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 11, 2026 as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol in Georgia.
- Commends Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit focused on ending college student hunger, for its advocacy work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Swipe Out Hunger, the national nonprofit it honors. It also references public colleges and college students facing food insecurity, and mentions that Hunger Free Campus legislation, which funds campus hunger programs, has been introduced in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution itself creates no funding, mandate, or legal change; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance lies in publicly spotlighting student food insecurity and the Hunger Free Campus Bill model, which other states have used to fund campus hunger programs.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Swipe Out Hunger's history, including enabling 20.5 million meals across more than 900 North American campuses since 2010.
- States that Swipe Out Hunger created the Hunger Free Campus Bill, which funds public colleges addressing student hunger, and that over $36 million has been distributed through such legislation.
- Notes that Hunger Free Campus legislation has passed in more than 10 states and has been introduced in Georgia.
- The resolving clause recognizes February 11, 2026 as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol and commends the organization.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution.
From the bill
“Swipe Out Hunger is the national nonprofit powering the movement to end college student hunger.”
“Swipe Out Hunger is the original architect of the Hunger Free Campus Bill, which sends funding to public colleges who are addressing student hunger on campus”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
- Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)
Topics
- college student hunger
- food insecurity
- Hunger Free Campus Bill
- legislative recognition day