[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MINNIE'S FOOD PANTRY 4TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER 
                                GIVEAWAY

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2011

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Minnie's 
Food Pantry, a 501(c)(3) agency in the Third Congressional District of 
Texas that provides nutritious food, free of charge, to families in 
underserved communities. With the community's outpouring of financial 
donations and food collections, Minnie's Food Pantry is one of the 
largest pantries in Collin County.
  Founded in 2008 by Cheryl ``Action'' Jackson to honor her mother 
Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing, the organization has partnered with 
individuals, businesses and farmers to alleviate hunger and build 
community relationships. This year, Minnie's Food Pantry is hosting the 
4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway ``From Our Table to Yours.''
  Just this year alone, Minnie's Food Pantry has fed over 23,000 
people. This Thanksgiving, Minnie's Food Pantry will provide a complete 
meal for more than 1,200 local families.
  I am pleased to recognize Minnie's Food Pantry, along with its Board 
of Directors, for its invaluable contribution to combat hunger in 
Collin County. It is an honor and a privilege to represent this fine 
organization. It is organizations like Minnie's that make North Texas a 
great place to call home.
  To Minnie Ewing and the great folks of Minnie's Food Pantry, God 
bless you, best wishes for wonderful things to come, and Happy 
Thanksgiving!

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