releases: https://web.archive.org/web/20140301140904/http://delaney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delaney-tours-manna-food-center-and-judith-p-hoyer-child-care-and-family
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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301140904/http://delaney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delaney-tours-manna-food-center-and-judith-p-hoyer-child-care-and-family | Delaney Tours Manna Food Center and Judith P. Hoyer Child Care and Family Education Center in Gaithersburg | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | MD | John Delaney | D000620 | web.archive.org | legacy | GAITHERSBURG – Wednesday, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) toured two institutions vital to Gaithersburg and Montgomery County. Delaney visited the Manna Food Center and the Montgomery County Public Schools Gaithersburg Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Family Education Center. The Manna Food Center is the primary food bank for area non-profits and feeds over 3,000 families per month. There are 25 Judy Centers across Maryland. The Judy Centers were established to honor the memory of Judith P. Hoyer, an early childhood advocate and the late wife of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Judy Centers are early childhood and family learning centers which provide comprehensive services for children five and under. “It was a privilege to visit and tour the Manna Food Center and the MCPS Gaithersburg Judy Center at Summit Hall Elementary School. The work done at Manna Food Center and our Judy Centers is truly admirable” said Congressman Delaney. “This visit highlighted two issues that are very important to me: helping the less fortunate and investing in early childhood education. My commitment to these priorities is even stronger after hearing about the good work done here locally and I will take the perspective I gained here back to my colleagues in Washington. I believe that every one of our kids should be given a chance to live the American Dream and food on the table and early education are essential to that goal.” “I’m pleased Congressman Delaney visited the Gaithersburg Judy Center to see firsthand how Judy Centers are making a difference in the lives of the children and families they serve,” stated Congressman Hoyer. “By integrating early childhood education with health and social service delivery, Judy Centers help students become fully ready for kindergarten and help ensure their parents are prepared to support their children’s education and development. Judy Centers play a crucial role in helping to close the achievement gap here in Maryland, and I thank Congressman Delaney for highlighting their important role in our communities.” Delaney is a cosponsor of the Strong Start for America’s Children Act (H.R. 3461) which would provide federal funding for full-day pre-kindergarten for four-year old children from low-income families. At Summit Hall Elementary, Delaney met with Principal Keith Jones, and Judy Center Program Director Jody Burkhardt. At Manna Food Center, Delaney toured the Gaithersburg distribution center and met with Executive Director Jackie DeCarlo, Director of Operations Kevin Trostle, and Director of Development Mark Foraker to discuss the day-to-day operations of the facility. Daily, the food center provides 16,000 lbs. of food daily to families in need. Most of the work is done by volunteers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |