Rildanor

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Continuing the fight against the Five Wants in Meriath; Tackling hunger.
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September 27th, 5673
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With elections next year, the PPS has continued the fight against the Five Wants and with 3 out of 5 down, the focus is on number 4. Hunger. No one in Meriath should ever starve. This is something that the Claire Presidency is determined to guarantee. But how do you resolve hunger? You start with practical benefits and means. The EOEA was onto something with guaranteeing free meals in schools, and as such, this will be expanded to include community centres, senior centres and job training programs. Those in need will always have a warm nutritional meal ready for them. 

Next is supporting our farms and fisheries. While we don't have much farmland compared to the mainland, what little we have is going to be supported. Alongside with the fisheries, subsidies and loans will be granted for low income fishers and farmers to help keep prices stabilized and stabilize domestic food production. Furthermore, the state will take a strong interest in expanding community land trusts to include food cooperatives, where locals can manage the production of affordable food. Community kitchens will also be encouraged, and tax breaks and other tax incentives will be offered for businesses that donate surplus food. Alongside this, unemployment benefits will include a new focus on food stipends. No family should ever go hungry. 

These efforts will be invaluable to ensuring that the spectre of hungry is curbed in Meriath and every family on the island is adequately fed and thrives.