The end of Monte's March is always bittersweet. As always, my tank was empty, but my heart was full.

I'm incredibly grateful and proud. Together alongside so many of our neighbors and, as always, Monte Belmonte, we marched 43 miles to fight hunger here in Western Massachusetts.

The result? We raised $22,894 for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Today, I join my friend Monte Belmonte on a march to fight hunger here in Western Massachusetts.

Over the next two days, we'll push on all the way to Greenfield – roughly 43 miles, as Monte's shopping cart rolls. Monte and I won't be alone. We'll be joined by people of all beliefs and backgrounds, but all together because we share a simple vision.

No one in our community – no one – should go to sleep hungry at night.

Just a few months ago, we won a historic victory in the fight to end hunger in America. We secured the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in 50 years and brought together experts, leaders, and people with lived experiences from around the country to create a plan for a healthier, hunger-free America. It's taken decades of work to get to this moment. Now, I need your help turning the goals of the conference into a reality.