Today, for the first time in more than half a century, President Biden is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to catalyze action for the millions of Americans struggling with food insecurity and diet-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. The Conference will lay out a transformational vision for ending hunger and reducing diet-related disease by 2030 all while closing disparities among the communities that are impacted most.<\/p>\n
Achieving our goals will require more than just the resources of the federal government. Thats why, this summer, the White House launched a nationwide call to action to meet the ambitious goals laid out by the President. Across the whole of society, Americans responded and advanced more than $8 billion in private- and public-sector commitments. These range from bold philanthropic contributions and in-kind donations to community-based organizations, to catalytic investments in new businesses and new ways of screening for and integrating nutrition into health care delivery. At least $2.5 billion will be invested in start-up companies that are pioneering solutions to hunger and food insecurity. Over $4 billion will be dedicated toward philanthropy that improves access to nutritious food, promotes healthy choices, and increases physical activity.<\/p>\n
Today, the White House announces a historic package of new actions that business, civic, academic, and philanthropic leaders will take to end hunger and to reduce diet-related disease.<\/p>\n
Pillar 1 Improve Food Access and Affordability<\/p>\n
Pillar 2 Integrate Nutrition and Health<\/p>\n
Pillar 3 Empower Consumers to Make and Have Access to Healthy Choices<\/p>\n
Pillar 4 Support Physical Activity for All<\/p>\n
Pillar 5 Enhance Nutrition and Food Security Research<\/p>\n
Each of these commitments demonstrates the tremendous impact that is possible when all sectors of society come together in service of a common goal. The Biden-Harris Administration looks forward to working with all of these extraordinary leaders and to the many more that will come forward to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030.<\/p>\n
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