All of us in the private sector have a responsibility to offer a helping hand. Food insecurity is an issue that can impact nearly every aspect of people's lives. Business leaders across the country took the opportunity of the conference to make promises to help address the national hunger crisis. This is an example of how Shipt — and the private sector at large — can step in to help local communities and nonprofits address food insecurity and scarcity. A critical element toward achieving this goal is reauthorizing the Farm Bill, which would help prioritize healthy food access for low-income families.

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