[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
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     COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY FOOD BASKET IN IDAHO FALLS

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2020

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 40 years of 
the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls. This is an exceptional 
organization that is committed to fighting food insecurity in southeast 
Idaho.
  In 1980, various members of the Idaho Falls community took it upon 
themselves to launch an effort aimed at securing emergency necessities 
for their church membership. Today, four decades later, the efforts of 
these selfless men and women continue to expand in the Idaho Falls 
area. Helping more than 4,000 individuals monthly, the Community Food 
Basket of Idaho Falls serves the public with a noble vision of meeting 
the needs of those who face food insecurity.
  In 2019 alone, the Community Food Basket served over 100,000 people 
and gave away $2.6 million dollars of food in order to provide 
struggling neighbors with life-saving essentials. Hundreds of 
volunteers have sacrificed their time and resources and hundreds of 
businesses have participated in food drives to support those around us 
in need.
  Not only has the Food Basket provided countless members of our 
community with what they need to survive, but they have also 
highlighted the altruistic, selfless spirit so common in Idaho.
  Madam Speaker, the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls is a staple 
in my community. It is my privilege to applaud this great organization 
and its selfless volunteers.

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