HR1246: HR1246 National Canned Food Month in the State of Georgia; February; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes February as National Canned Food Month, an observance started nationally in 1987 to highlight the nutritional value, affordability, and long shelf life of canned foods. The resolution notes that canned foods are an important food source for people facing food insecurity and are especially useful for donation drives during winter, when charitable giving often slips. It encourages Georgians, food banks, schools, faith-based groups, businesses, and community organizations to take part in voluntary canned food drives and other hunger relief efforts. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes February as National Canned Food Month in the State of Georgia through a House resolution.
• Encourages voluntary participation by Georgians and community organizations in canned food drives and hunger relief efforts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new program, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

This mainly touches Georgians who take part in charitable food donation efforts, including food banks, food pantries, schools, faith-based organizations, local businesses, and community groups that organize canned food drives, as well as people experiencing food insecurity.

Because the resolution only expresses recognition and encouragement, it does not change anyone's legal obligations or create funding. Its practical effect is symbolic, potentially drawing public attention to canned food drives and hunger relief work during February.

• The whereas clauses explain the history and purpose of National Canned Food Month and the value of canned food donations.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize February as National Canned Food Month and encourage voluntary participation in food drives.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.

1. 2026-02-09House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)Primary sponsor
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)

• food insecurity
• charitable giving
• canned food month
• hunger relief