[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   FEDERAL FOOD DONATION ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 17, 2007

  Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I want to express my support for H.R. 4220--
The Federal Food Donation Act of 2007. During this holiday season, 
millions of Americans reach into their pockets and pantries to help 
those less fortunate in their communities. Many times these donations 
go to non-for-profits like the Community Harvest Food Bank in northeast 
Indiana or In-As-Much Ministries in Fort Wayne, Indiana. These 
organizations then hand-out the food to those in need. While the supply 
of donations is high this time of year, demand is even higher. This 
legislation will allow the Federal Government to help increase the 
supply of wholesome food to organizations by removing red tape and 
allowing excess food that would otherwise be wasted go to those who 
need it.
  In northeast Indiana demand has increased this year and the community 
has stepped up its efforts. Millers Poultry in Orland, Indiana has 
donated thousands of eggs and over 10,000 lbs of chicken to the 
Community Harvest Food Bank. The local Farmers and Hunters Feeding the 
Hungry group in northeast Indiana has also donated 15,000 lbs of 
venison. With help from processors like New Haven's Custom Meats and 
Lengacher Meats in Grabill, this venison is easily distributed to 
hungry families in the community.
  While 25,000 lbs of meat seems like a lot, local pantries in Fort 
Wayne are giving out 10,000 lbs of food per day. I would like to thank 
those who have helped fill local food banks and urge those who have not 
yet donated to contact their local food bank or charity and give all 
you can to help those going hungry this Christmas Season.