Barbara Mikulski: “We would not make this request unless we were truly convinced of the need and the terrific work that Food and Friends…”

“We would not make this request unless we were truly convinced of the need and the terrific work that Food and Friends does. Food and Friends serves individuals from diverse economic backgrounds, but 64 percent of their clients live on incomes of less than $550 per month. With the cost of medication and treatments for critically ill individuals estimated at between $500 and $1,000 per month, the services provided by Food and Friends are critical. This funding would allow the organization to serve more than 2,000 clients daily. The organization has already raised $1.6 million for this initiative and expects to raise an additional $2 million, but needs Federal support to complete the project. For me this is a hand-up to Food and Friends, not a hand-out.”