2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 289
Commending the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, an organization dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity in order to ensure the well-being of individuals and families in Haymarket and Prince William County, commemorated its 20th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry aspires to eliminate hunger in Prince William County by serving as a reliable resource for those in need and by educating the community about issues relating to health and nutrition; and
WHEREAS, since its founding in 2005, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry has steadily grown to fulfill its mission; in the last year alone, the organization distributed more than 550,000 pounds of food to approximately 40,000 people, including 14,000 children; and
WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry offers food to anyone in its service area without requiring a demonstration of financial need, encouraging greater participation by members of the community and broadening the organization's impact; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2025, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry organized a pop-up food distribution event for the benefit of any federal employees affected by the United States Government's shutdown; and