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Congressional Record publishes “RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE AREA MEALS ON WHEELS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 29, 2021

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was mentioned in RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE AREA MEALS ON WHEELS..... on page H5516 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on Sept. 29, 2021 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE AREA MEALS ON WHEELS

(Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the State College Area Meals on Wheels as they celebrate 50 years of service and 1.5 million meals delivered.

State College Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers meals to the elderly and those people living with disabilities within the State College school district.

What originally started as a small vision serving under 30 clients has now blossomed into eight separate delivery routes, averaging 250 clients a year.

When our world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Meals on Wheels stepped up. The organization didn't miss a single delivery during the pandemic. They even picked up a few more clients who were adversely affected.

Like many, Meals on Wheels had to adapt to the pandemic. A key aspect of the meal delivery was the frequent in-person conversations with the clients. When COVID-19 prevented the face-to-face chatting, they changed their services to provide regular phone calls to catch up with their clients.

Madam Speaker, State College Meals on Wheels is a staple in our community, and I congratulate them on 50 years and 1.5 million meals delivered.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 170

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