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[Pages E728-E729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE GONZALEZ REYNOSO FAMILY AND NORTHGATE MARKETS
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HON. J. LUIS CORREA
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 10, 2019
Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Gonzalez Reynoso
Family, owners of the Northgate Market grocery store chain that is a
shining example of how a family owned business can enhance the lives
within the communities they serve.
From humble beginnings in Jalisco, Mexico, the immigrant family
opened the first Northgate Market in a 3,000-square foot-store in
Anaheim in 1980. The family now operates 40 supermarkets in Orange, Los
Angeles, and San Diego counties. Via its philanthropic arm --Fundacion
Familia Gonzalez Reynoso --Northgate is giving back to the community in
a multitude of ways, including providing $1
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million in scholarships to support students pursuing higher education.
Other beneficiaries of Fundacion Familia Gonzalez Reynoso are DREAMer
immigrants, who receive scholarships through Northgate's support of the
OC Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, UCI Dream Center, TELACU
Education Foundation and Catholic Charities of Orange County.
To raise awareness of chronic health issues affecting the Latino
community, the family-owned and operated company introduced Viva La
Salud, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative. Northgate
started stocking its store shelves with healthier products, as well as
partnering with vendors and providers that also work toward improving
health and nutrition. As part of this program, Northgate offers special
fresh food promotions, in-store cooking classes, store tours and food
labeling education.
In keeping with their Viva La Salud philosophy, Northgate Markets is
working with grant partner UC San Diego School of Medicine to increase
affordable food access to low-income families who receive Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Called ``Mas Fresco, More
Fresh,'' the program helps promote long-term health by providing
financial rebates on fruit and vegetable purchases.
Orange County Kid Healthy is another example of a Northgate
partnership promoting healthy eating. For the last seven years,
Northgate has hosted the Kid Healthy Cooking Up Change contest for
culinary students who attend Title I schools. The program provides the
tools and training to transform school lunch menus to include healthier
foods, develop their cooking skills, and inspire students to continue
their educations in the field of culinary arts and nutrition sciences.
Additionally, the Viva La Salud program organizes local 5K runs and
clinical breast exams and mammogram screenings for at-need women
through a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Affiliates.
Northgate employees, who are referred to as ``associations'' and
treated like family, are also provided with tools to thrive and
succeed. The company offers a comprehensive health program, matches
retirement plan contributions, and offers college scholarships.
Madam Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to honor this humble,
loyal family of innovators who not only achieved the American Dream but
are now recognized and trusted as the ``Supermarket Champions of Health
and Wellness.''
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