Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd district since 2023, has recently shared her insights and initiatives through a series of tweets. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scholten has been actively involved in addressing issues related to food security and safety. Her educational background includes a BA from Gordon College and a JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

On December 2, 2024, Scholten emphasized the importance of food as medicine and praised Feeding America's efforts to nourish communities. She expressed her commitment to ending hunger in Congress and highlighted her visit to Feeding America's new facility in Kentwood, which she noted is making significant progress in feeding those in need.

The following day, on December 3, 2024, Scholten expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with a caucus dedicated to achieving legislative goals. In her tweet, she encouraged followers to read more about the work ahead.

In another tweet on December 3, 2024, Scholten reiterated the concept that "food is medicine" but stressed that it must be safe for consumption. She addressed concerns over fragmented oversight of national food safety leading to recalls and outbreaks. To address these issues, she announced her involvement with the Food Safety Caucus aimed at strengthening the supply chain and ensuring public health through this initiative.