Congressman Jim McGovern announced on the House Floor that the 43-mile Western Massachusetts walk that he took part in raised over $236,000 to fight hunger.
McGovern completed the walk during the week of Thanksgiving.
“Last Monday and Tuesday I participated in the 8th annual Monte’s March – a 43 mile walk from Springfield to Greenfield, Massachusetts to raise awareness about hunger in our community and to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
This year, the march raised over $236,000 – a record! – to help struggling families in Western Massachusetts. This translates into about 708,000 meals that will go directly to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity,” said McGovern.
See McGovern’s Speech in Video Below
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