I totally agree with Congressman McGovern and deeply appreciate his leadership in our work to end hunger and pull people together to do so. He galvanizes people into action!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere are several bills pending that address food insecurity and food waste. In addition to H.2205, I sponsored H.1594, which provides civil liability protections for individuals, restaurants, and organizations that make direct food donations, and creates a tax credit for farmers who donate excess crops. H.2852, which I co-sponsored with Representative Howard, incentivizes small-scale urban agriculture that helps reduce hunger in cities and makes local food systems more resilient. The Food System Caucus, the second largest caucus in the legislature, has focused on these and other bills that reduce food insecurity, prevent food waste, and strengthen the local food system. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has also been supportive of universal free school meals and investments in the Commonwealth’s local food system through programs such as the Food Security Infrastructure Grant program. It’s important to have the legislature, executive branch, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders aligned as we work to end hunger in Massachusetts.