[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 24 (Monday, February 7, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SEWA DIWALI

  (Ms. SHERRILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sewa Diwali 
for their work supporting communities in need in NJ-11 and across the 
country.
  Their mission is to bring people together, foster commitment to 
selfless giving, and embody the spirit of Diwali. They do this through 
organizing food collections and other donation drives.
  In my district, New Jersey-11, I have joined Sewa for multiple food 
drives and community events. Sewa donated 1,700 pounds of food to the 
Morris Plains food pantry and 2,400 pounds to Parsippany food pantry in 
2021 alone. The enthusiasm toward doing good and giving back to the 
community Sewa brings to our towns is truly heartwarming.
  Nationally in 2021, they collected 590,000 pounds of food which 
provided an estimated 491,000 meals throughout 31 States and 200 
townships.
  I want to thank every volunteer who has aided Sewa in helping so many 
of our neighbors, friends, and families. I look forward to seeing and 
being a part of the good they will do in 2022.

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