PHOTOS: Moran Lends a Hand at UCM Food Pantry

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran rolled up his shirtsleeves Tuesday at United Community Ministries on Route 1 and donated bags of non-perishable goods to UCM’s food pantry.

Moran also helped stock some of the food himself. Elizabeth McNally, UCM deputy director, praised his hard work.

“You’re quick,” she told Moran. “We’ll keep you around!”

The food pantry is open to local residents five days a week, About 100 to 125 families visit the food pantry daily and receive a three-day supply of food, McNally said.

The food was collected at Moran’s Washington office, his district office and from neighboring offices on Capitol Hill.

Earlier Tuesday, Moran also attended a naturalization ceremony at Hayfield Secondary School, where more than 700 people from 83 countries became U.S. citizens.