Policy Database
Local Policy
Lowell,
Massachusetts
Establishing the Hunger/Homeless Commission which will mobilize and coordinate resources in response to the needs of the hungrey and homeless
Lowell, Mass., Code of Ordinances §§ 9-22 to 9-24
Last Visited 4/15/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes the Hunger/Homeless Commission for the City of Lowell to “direct a comprehensive local response to the needs of the homeless and hungry.” Powers of the Commission include, among others, mobilizing and coordinating resources to develop projects to “respond to the needs of the hungry and homeless;” conducting an “annual census to assist the Hunger/Homeless Commission in monitoring the overall situation in the City of Lowell”; and raising and directing funds to support the projects and priorities of the Commission.
State
Massachusetts
Jurisdiction Name
Lowell
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
50k-200k
Food System Topics
- Food Access
- Nutrition
- Policymaking Process