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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
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