House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) has appointed Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) as his designee to the Massachusetts Food Policy Council.
Established by the Legislature in 2010, the Massachusetts Food
Policy Council’s primary purpose is to promote the increased production, sale
and consumption of Massachusetts-grown foods. The Council also develops
programs to deliver healthy, affordable Massachusetts-grown foods to the state’s
residents, particularly in communities with disproportionate cases of obesity
and chronic diseases.
“Representative Kane has been a strong supporter of the Westborough
Food Pantry, St. Anne’s Human Services in Shrewsbury, and other local charities
that provide food to families in need,” said Representative Jones. “I am
confident she will be a valuable asset to the Council and continue to be an
effective advocate for improving access to locally-grown food products.”
“I am honored to have been selected to serve as Minority Leader
Jones’ representative to the Massachusetts Food Policy Council,” said
Representative Kane. “I am looking
forward to joining the council and addressing the challenges associated with
increasing the availability and accessibility of food produced in
Massachusetts, through which we will promote healthier lifestyles, stimulate
economic development and encourage sustainable agricultural practices. I am a
proud sponsor of the Shrewsbury Farmers Market and a significant portion of the
funds raised at the Hannah Kane Charity Classic golf tournament go to helping
feed local families. The funds allocated to the Westborough Food Pantry also
help local farmers through the use of vouchers for WFP clients to buy fresh
produce at the Westborough Farmers Market.”
Representative Kane is one of four legislators to serve on the
17-member Council, which also includes seven food industry representatives and
six state agency representatives. Members of the Council serve for
three-year terms, and are eligible for reappointment.
The Council is required to file an annual report with the Governor
and the Legislature no later than December 31. All of its meetings are open to
the public.
Representative Kane represents the 11th Worcester District, which
is comprised of the town of Shrewsbury and Precincts 4 and 5 in
Westborough.
