Congressman Andy Kim Focuses on Addressing Housing, Hunger and Healthcare in Events Across New Jersey
MOORESTOWN N.J. – This week, Congressman Andy Kim held a series of events where he heard from New Jerseyans about issues related to housing, hunger, and healthcare, and discussed ways he’s working to bring down costs for working families.
“New Jerseyans deserve an economy where they can put food on the table, keep a roof over their head and afford healthcare when they need it,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “That’s exactly what I’m running to build, and as I’ve met with people across our state, I know that we can work together to help families not just get by, but get ahead.”
On Monday, Kim visited the team at CUMAC, a food pantry in Paterson that just last year served more than 26,000 families through a holistic approach that involves both direct food support and programs that address trauma. As a member of Congress, Kim voted to pass the Keep Kids Fed Act, which delivered $59 million for New Jersey school and daycare meal programs. Kim also introduced the Summer Meals REACH Act, which would provide summer meals to kids who need the assistance and who get school provided lunch during the school year.
"Thank you for taking the time to visit CUMAC and coming to learn about food insecurity and justice on the ground in Passaic County,” said Jessica Padilla-Gonzalez, CEO of CUMAC. “Our guests truly felt seen, empowered, and hopeful for the future by Congressman Kim's visit. We're grateful for his leadership and for taking the time to meet and listen to our community."
On Friday, Kim visited Cumberland Healthcare in Cumberland, NJ where he met with the executive team, doctors, nurses, and administrative staff at the Completecare Headquarters in Bridgeton and then toured the patient facility in Vineland. Kim discussed increasing access to their mental health services, mobile health centers, OBGYN services, and their new office that is focusing on men's health.
Later, he visited Salem, NJ, where he heard from local leaders and residents in public housing communities about conditions and discussed potential solutions that could help improve housing for residents. In Congress, Kim has worked to lower healthcare and housing costs for New Jerseyans, including capping the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare recipients through the Inflation Reduction Act, and supporting legislation that would empower HUD to make affordable housing more accessible.
“We are grateful to Congressman Andy Kim for taking the time to come to Salem City, under the threat of a tornado, to walk the streets with us and get a first hand look at the housing needs of residents living in poverty, listen to the challenges faced by the city, and spent time talking to community members, especially those at the public housing authority, to hear about the conditions they live under,” said Salem Mayor Jody Veler. “It gave us such hope that Congressman Kim can be our voice at the table in Washington and a champion for the needs of Salem and other small towns like ours in South Jersey that are all too often overlooked. Thanks so much for listening.”
As a son of immigrants and a graduate from New Jersey public schools, Congressman Andy Kim has been proud to represent his home community in Congress. Andy is a young father of two little boys and represents a new generation of leadership stepping up to fix our broken politics. As a former national security official, Andy previously advised President Obama on counterterrorism and worked for four-star generals in Afghanistan.
Andy went on to win a congressional district that Trump won twice by defeating three consecutive self-funding republican millionaires. In his three terms in Congress, Andy has worked hard to lower costs for New Jersey families, help support small businesses through challenging times, and has battled House Republicans in the fight to restore protections for women in the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision. Andy is now stepping up to run for senate to fight against corruption and restore integrity to public service.
