Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) received the Hunger Leadership Award from the Congressional Hunger Center (CHC), a bipartisan organization working to end hunger through political leadership. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

 

“I am deeply humbled to receive this distinction from the Congressional Hunger Center. Year after year, the CHC demonstrates their steadfast commitment to eradicating food insecurity through passionate advocacy and thoughtful dialogue. I am honored to be recognized by such an honorable group. 

 

“Despite great strides in addressing this issue, we must recognize that millions of our friends and families in African-American communities experience hunger at far higher rates than the national average. Unfortunately, 26 percent of African-American families remain food-insecure, with over 33 percent of African-American children living in food-insecure households.

 

“No one should have to go bed hungry, especially in a country with a GDP as high as ours. I look forward to continuing my work with political leaders on both sides of the aisle to end hunger, both in the United States and abroad, and help everyone thrive, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity.”

 

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