[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 24, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD

 Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize the 30th 
anniversary of Downtown Daily Bread, located in the Pine Street 
Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, PA. Downtown Daily Bread is an 
organization that believes in the equality of all human beings and 
strives to meet the needs of the poor and homeless.
  Hunger and food insecurity is an unfortunate, but preventable reality 
for many of our citizens, and healthy meals are essential to their 
wellbeing. Downtown Daily Bread serves hot, nutritious meals for many 
families in the city of Harrisburg. Understanding that people's needs 
extend beyond food, this organization also offers help with other 
essentials, such as access to showers, clothing, and mail services. 
Counselors are available to offer support focused on many important 
areas to provide people with the tools necessary to get back on their 
feet. It also has counselors to help with housing, legal, physical and 
mental health issues. Through its determined efforts toward 
collaboration, Downtown Daily Bread has established relationships with 
local organizations and governmental departments in order to best meet 
the needs of community members.
  The staff and local volunteers play an important role at Downtown 
Daily Bread and I am grateful for the effort they make to improve the 
quality of life for their friends and neighbors. I value the work that 
the Downtown Daily Bread has performed in Harrisburg since its founding 
in 1983. I am encouraged to know it will continue serve Pennsylvanians 
in need.

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