[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE QUAD CITIES STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Quad Cities 
Student Hunger Drive for its long-time commitment to collecting food 
for those in need. This annual fundraising event promotes volunteerism, 
raises awareness for hunger, and collects food and monetary donations 
for River Bend Foodbank.
  The Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive is a local branch of the 
national Student Hunger Drive, and has been dedicated to collecting and 
donating food for the hungry for over 3 decades. In 2016 alone, a total 
of 378,461 pounds of food was collected through the combined efforts of 
16 high schools from the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Since 1986, 
the Student Hunger Drive has collected over 17 million pounds of food, 
and its efforts have provided 14 million meals for residents of the 
Quad Cities and surrounding communities in need. The 32nd annual 
Student Hunger Drive kicked off on October 2nd, with 17 schools in the 
area participating. I am proud there are such caring, determined youth 
in our community, and that our community schools' staff and 
administrators have continued to stay committed to this important 
effort year after year.
  The generous and ambitious participants of the Student Hunger Drive 
make me especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District. Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally recognize all who 
organize and contribute to the Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive for 
their outstanding efforts and accomplishments.

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