[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 186 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 BRINGING ATTENTION TO HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS DURING NATIONAL HUNGER 
                         AND HOMELESSNESS WEEK

  (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, each year during the week prior to 
Thanksgiving, communities across the country come together to bring 
awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness.
  Today, I want to recognize the Collin County organizations that work 
to end hunger and homelessness throughout our community.
  Today, there are 42 million Americans facing hunger on any given 
night, and more than 194,000 people will sleep on the street.
  While these numbers are sobering, we are incredibly grateful for 
those in our community who work to ease the suffering of others, 
organizations such as the Collin County Homeless Coalition, the Family 
Promise of Collin County, North Texas Food Bank, Minnie's Food Pantry, 
and Hope's Door New Beginning Center, Allen Community Outreach, and 
many, many others who work year-round to take care of those less 
fortunate.
  Through these organizations, volunteers, businesses, and faith 
communities come together to provide necessities like shelter and 
nutritious meals. They go above and beyond to ensure those in need have 
access to basic medical care and hygiene products and even provide 
training and placement resources for those struggling with 
homelessness.

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