Political Quotes

“Today commemorates the 15th anniversary of March for Meals. This month-long grassroots campaign seeks to raise awareness about senior hunger and isolation. It also celebrates the proven private-public partnership of government, local community organizations, businesses, and compassionate individuals coming together to ensure that America's seniors are not forgotten. As chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, I know how important this program is to seniors across America. One in six seniors might not know where their next meal is coming from. But on March 22, 1972, President Nixon signed into law a measure that establishes a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For nearly 45 years, these critical programs--commonly referred to as Meals on Wheels--have delivered more than just nutritious meals to homebound seniors in virtually every community across the country. Meals on Wheels programs have come together each March, since 2002, to celebrate this proven collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all levels of government, and compassionate individuals to ensure their seniors are not forgotten. Thank you to everyone who works to help our seniors live healthy lives. ____________________”