Congressman Dan Goldman Recognizes Nation's Food Banks Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

 

New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) in his resolution declaring the House of Representatives’ support and gratitude for the work done by food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations across the United States to end food insecurity.  

 

“When our neighbors in New York and across the country struggle to make ends meet, many turn to food banks as their only source of food,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “As we approach the holiday season, I want to join my colleagues in extending thanks to these organizations and their tireless employees for supporting so many people in need as we continue the fight against food insecurity." 

 

Approximately 49 million Americans relied on food banks or meal programs to meet their nutritional needs in 2022. Food bank networks and their partners play a crucial role in combating hunger in America, partnering with federal, city, and state governments to deliver food to vulnerable groups such as seniors, children, veterans, and unhoused individuals. In 2022, these food banks collected, prepared, and distributed over five billion meals across the United States. 

 

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to ensuring no person goes hungry in America. 

 

Earlier this year, Goldman secured a $581,000 Community Project Funding Grant award for the UA3 Food Bank Network to expand their food storage capacity and improve distribution among low-income residents in New York City. Over the summer, Goldman secured a $175,000 Community Project Funding Grant Award for Rethink Food, a sustainable community kitchen that has delivered over 1.9 million meals to 40+ community-based organizations across New York City.  

 

This summer, Congressman Goldman convened a Summer Nutrition Town Hall to discuss food insecurity, share information about New York State’s Summer EBT program and its rollout, and provide resources to residents who would like to apply. 

 

Goldman is also a cosponsor of the ‘WIC For Kids Act,’ which would increase access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program under the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.