[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 169 (Friday, November 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         49 MILLION AMERICANS TURN TO FOOD BANKS FOR ASSISTANCE

  (Mr. CORREA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the work done by 
our food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations 
in Orange County and across the country.
  In recent years, almost 49 million Americans have turned to food 
banks for assistance. Back home in Orange County, over 300,000 of our 
neighbors don't know where their next meal is going to come from, and 
over 20 percent are children.
  Every day during the holiday season, I joined with my community to 
make sure that these individuals have a meal.
  Today, I am proud to be leading a bipartisan resolution with over 50 
of our Members acknowledging the essential work these groups do 
throughout our great country. They deserve the support of Congress, and 
I call on Members of this Congress to join us in cosponsoring this 
important resolution.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the food banks and pantries and other community-
based organizations across the country for their good work. They are 
appreciated.

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