HR1343: HR1343 Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; commending the work of Swipe out Hunger; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit that works to end college student hunger, for its efforts since 2010 to provide millions of meals across hundreds of campuses in North America. The resolution highlights the organization's role in creating the Hunger Free Campus Bill model, which has directed funding to public colleges addressing student hunger and has passed in more than ten states. The House formally recognizes February 11, 2026, as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.

• Formally commends Swipe Out Hunger, a national nonprofit focused on ending college student hunger.
• Designates February 11, 2026, as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the Georgia capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.
• Creates no new funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Swipe Out Hunger and its work with colleges and students facing food insecurity. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution does not change Georgia law or provide funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition, giving Swipe Out Hunger and the issue of college student hunger a moment of visibility at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe Swipe Out Hunger's history, including enabling 20.5 million meals across more than 900 campuses since 2010.
• The whereas clauses note the organization's role in the Hunger Free Campus Bill model, which has distributed more than $36 million nationally.
• The resolving clause has the House commend Swipe Out Hunger and recognize February 11, 2026, as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)

• food insecurity
• college students
• legislative recognition
• nonprofit organizations