Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*September 8, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Orange in Recognition of Hunger Action Month*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine orange beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, until sunrise on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in recognition of September as Hunger Action Month [ [link removed] ]. 

“This month, we are proud to promote Missouri’s six incredible food banks that are truly on the frontlines of fighting the food insecurity that impacts every region of our state,” *Governor Kehoe* said. “Claudia and I hope that you will join us in raising awareness on hunger in Missouri and supporting your local Missouri Food Bank by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word on ways to take action. Together, we can end hunger in our state.”

The lighting of the dome was done in coordination with Feeding Missouri, a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to all of Missouri's 114 counties and the City of St. Louis. Orange is the national color of hunger awareness and hunger relief. It is used each September to unify actions across the country during Hunger Action Month, and as a visible reminder that hunger affects every community. More than one million individuals in Missouri rely on food provided by the Feeding Missouri members annually. For more information on Feeding Missouri and its ongoing efforts to end hunger, visit feedingmissouri.org [ [link removed] ]. 

“Lighting the dome orange is a powerful visual reminder that hunger is closer to home than many realize,” *Leigh Anne Haun*,* Executive Director*,* Feeding Missouri*, said. “We thank the Governor and Mrs. Kehoe not just for this symbolic gesture, but for their willingness to roll up their sleeves and stand with farmers, students, and volunteers to strengthen Missouri’s communities.”

Photos of the Capitol lighted orange will be available on Governor Kehoe's Flickr Page [ [link removed] ]. 

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov



 

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