[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 103 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1274]
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  TRIBUTE TO FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS, WEST SIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 12, 1996

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the food 
pantry volunteers of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, a special 
group of people who regularly give up their time to assist in feeding 
the hungry of the west side of Manhattan. This group of dedicated 
volunteers is being celebrated by the West Side Campaign Against Hunger 
at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew on Sunday, July 14 for the 
enormous contribution they have made to their community.
  The food pantry volunteers generously donate their time and energy to 
staff the food pantry. Volunteers assist the pantry daily, taking in 
deliveries, displaying food, helping customers, recycling and cleaning 
up. These volunteers have contributed 7,600 hours in 1996 to this 
effort. Due to the steady stream of support from the volunteers, the 
food pantry has been able to feed nearly 3,000 people each month.
  Mr. Speaker, these individuals are deserving of special recognition 
for their tireless contribution of time and energy to the plight of 
those less fortunate. I am proud to rise here to honor this much 
appreciated but far too rarely acknowledged group of volunteers. I ask 
my colleagues to join with me and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger 
to celebrate their hard work and commitment.

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