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Today Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a leading champion in the fight to end hunger, spoke on the House floor to honor Sophie Marie Edwards, a Youth Advocate for Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

Click here for video of today’s floor speech.

Text of Congressman McGovern’s Speech:

“I rise today to recognize Sophie Marie Edwards, an incredible young woman who has made ending hunger her personal passion.

“Realizing that some of her friends in elementary school didn’t have enough to eat, Sophie founded Square Meal Project when she was only eight years old. Since then, she’s raised more than six thousand dollars for food banks and local feeding programs. Through her efforts, more than one thousand kids have been able to receive a healthy summer lunch. She’s also made it her mission to educate everyone she meets about the problem of hunger in America.

“Sophie’s work in her hometown of Marietta, Georgia led her to be recognized as a Youth Advocate for the national No Kid Hungry campaign.

“I am inspired by Sophie’s commitment, compassion and drive to end hunger. Sophie teaches us all that you’re never too young to make a difference. I have no doubt that Sophie will continue to do great things to end hunger now.”

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