[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Hunger Action Month to 
raise the alarm of food insecurity and hunger that afflicts our fellow 
citizens.
  Many of us cannot imagine going to bed hungry and then waking up 
still hungry, but this is the sad reality for far too many people. 
Nearly 200,000 of those who are food insecure in northern Illinois--one 
in five--are children who lack adequate food and nutrition to grow up 
healthy.
  Chicago's suburban hunger grew by a stunning 99 percent over the past 
decade, notwithstanding the great efforts of hardworking volunteers at 
places like the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Between Friends Food 
Pantry, and Kendall County Food Bank. I have seen firsthand their 
service to our communities.
  This September let's redouble all of our volunteer efforts and use 
our resources to help our neighbors in need.
  Colder months are up ahead when families feel the harsh brunt of food 
insecurity. It takes the effort of community to care for our neighbors, 
as Jesus called us to do without judgment or stigma. Whatever we do for 
these, the least of these, we do for Him.

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