[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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              RECOGNIZING THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER TOLEDO

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today, in anticipation of the 
Thanksgiving holiday, to recognize the invaluable efforts of the United 
Way of Greater Toledo to address hunger during this holiday season.
  In Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa Counties, 40 percent of hardworking Iowans 
are at risk of not having enough to eat.
  This reality highlights the critical importance of community-driven 
initiatives. Partnering with multiple nonprofit organizations, the 
United for the Holidays program brings the northwest Ohio community 
together to create more than 500 holiday boxes filled with 2 weeks' 
worth of food for families in need.
  Not only are these volunteers delivering food but also hope and 
dignity to our neighbors in a season of giving and a time of need due 
to high food prices.
  We are all committed to fighting hunger year round, and I am honored 
to keep fighting for laws that expand access to school meals and food 
coupons for our seniors in our summer fruit and vegetable programs and 
emergency food support across our communities. No family should face an 
empty table in the United States of America.
  The majority party must move the long-delayed farm bill forward in 
order that our people can eat. We must build strong support systems to 
ensure that every Iowan has access to nutritious, reliable meals. 
Again, I thank the United Way of Greater Toledo for leading the way 
with love, for this vital effort at this season of Thanksgiving.

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