[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 96 (Monday, June 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E728-E729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE GONZALEZ REYNOSO FAMILY AND NORTHGATE MARKETS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 2019

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Gonzalez Reynoso 
Family, owners of the Northgate Market grocery store chain that is a 
shining example of how a family owned business can enhance the lives 
within the communities they serve.
  From humble beginnings in Jalisco, Mexico, the immigrant family 
opened the first Northgate Market in a 3,000-square foot-store in 
Anaheim in 1980. The family now operates 40 supermarkets in Orange, Los 
Angeles, and San Diego counties. Via its philanthropic arm --Fundacion 
Familia Gonzalez Reynoso --Northgate is giving back to the community in 
a multitude of ways, including providing $1

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million in scholarships to support students pursuing higher education.
  Other beneficiaries of Fundacion Familia Gonzalez Reynoso are DREAMer 
immigrants, who receive scholarships through Northgate's support of the 
OC Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, UCI Dream Center, TELACU 
Education Foundation and Catholic Charities of Orange County.
  To raise awareness of chronic health issues affecting the Latino 
community, the family-owned and operated company introduced Viva La 
Salud, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative. Northgate 
started stocking its store shelves with healthier products, as well as 
partnering with vendors and providers that also work toward improving 
health and nutrition. As part of this program, Northgate offers special 
fresh food promotions, in-store cooking classes, store tours and food 
labeling education.
  In keeping with their Viva La Salud philosophy, Northgate Markets is 
working with grant partner UC San Diego School of Medicine to increase 
affordable food access to low-income families who receive Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Called ``Mas Fresco, More 
Fresh,'' the program helps promote long-term health by providing 
financial rebates on fruit and vegetable purchases.
  Orange County Kid Healthy is another example of a Northgate 
partnership promoting healthy eating. For the last seven years, 
Northgate has hosted the Kid Healthy Cooking Up Change contest for 
culinary students who attend Title I schools. The program provides the 
tools and training to transform school lunch menus to include healthier 
foods, develop their cooking skills, and inspire students to continue 
their educations in the field of culinary arts and nutrition sciences.
  Additionally, the Viva La Salud program organizes local 5K runs and 
clinical breast exams and mammogram screenings for at-need women 
through a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Affiliates.
  Northgate employees, who are referred to as ``associations'' and 
treated like family, are also provided with tools to thrive and 
succeed. The company offers a comprehensive health program, matches 
retirement plan contributions, and offers college scholarships.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to honor this humble, 
loyal family of innovators who not only achieved the American Dream but 
are now recognized and trusted as the ``Supermarket Champions of Health 
and Wellness.''

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