[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH AND 
                             OCEAN COUNTIES

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the FoodBank 
of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. 
Since 1984, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has been 
providing resources to try to combat food insecurity in Monmouth and 
Ocean Counties and their efforts are truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.
  Since its opening, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (the 
FoodBank) has grown immensely in size and mission. Started in a 
warehouse in Spring Lake with the help of volunteers and donated 
supplies, the FoodBank quickly began receiving food from hundreds of 
donors to assist residents of the Jersey Shore. Within 10 years, the 
FoodBank went from serving 25 charities with 100,000 pounds of food in 
1985 to distributing almost 2 million pounds of food. In 2001, the 
FoodBank opened an expanded 40,000 square foot facility in Neptune to 
accommodate the growing demand and today serves 260 agencies with over 
8.5 million pounds of food annually.
  Although its largest program is emergency food distribution, the 
FoodBank also began programs and resources to further assist local 
residents and increase efforts to create food-secure communities. The 
FoodBank offers residents a culinary training program, nutrition 
education, free tax preparation, SNAP application assistance and 
assistance with the Affordable Care Act through trained and certified 
Health Care Marketplace navigators.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating the 
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as it celebrates its 30th 
anniversary this year. The organization continues to provide 
outstanding service to the residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

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