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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. CLEO FIELDS
of louisiana
in the house of representatives
Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. John's United Methodist Church, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since its founding in 1961, St. John's has been a beacon of faith and compassion for East Baton Rouge Parish and currently led by Reverend Lane Cotton Winn.
Shepherd's Market food pantry launching in 2012 and quickly becoming a lifeline for families facing hunger. Within its first two years, Shepherd's Market served 1,421 families and distributed over 430,000 pounds of food, eventually expanding to serve about 420 families each month. In addition to food distribution, St. John's provides ESL classes and assistance with Medicaid applications, empowering neighbors to overcome barriers and access vital resources.
During the devastating Baton Rouge floods of 2016, St. John's Family Life Center transformed into an emergency base for disaster-response teams including Team Rubicon, IsraAID, AmeriCorps, FEMA Corps, and Team Canada. The church played a critical role in coordinating relief efforts and offering refuge to flood victims, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to serving the community during times of crisis.
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to honor St. John's United Methodist Church for its outstanding service, leadership, and compassion. Its legacy as a resource, refuge, and place of worship continues to make a lasting difference in Baton Rouge, inspiring generations to serve others and uplift their neighbors.