Glenn Thompson: “Food banks and food pantries play a valuable role in our communities all year long, but around the holiday season their…”

“Food banks and food pantries play a valuable role in our communities all year long, but around the holiday season their impact on families in need is magnified. In 2018, more than 37 million Americans were considered food insecure, including 11 million children. The Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as ``a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.'' Access to quality food and nutrition is necessary for healthy families, and as the former chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, this is an issue that I feel very passionately about. We can all help our neighbors in need by contributing to our local food banks and food pantries by making a donation or volunteering our time. Just a small contribution or a few hours out of our day can make a big difference in our communities. During this holiday season, it is especially important that we support families who have fallen on hard times. ____________________”