With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, people are now fully in the holiday spirit. By now, most of us have received some — or all — of our gift deliveries. We’ve planned our holiday dinner menus, decided how we’re going to socially distance with any guests, and...
The holiday season is a time for people to reflect on their year, feel gratitude for their friends and family, and get into the giving spirit. During this time, you find ways to be generous to your loved ones by buying presents, sending cards, baking sweet goods, and...
Food Bank Donation Guidelines Donating to a food bank involves finding out what kind of help they provide, including the areas they cover. There might be specific and immediate items they need, which you can prioritize to make an impact in the lives of those who need...
One of the primary consequences of poverty is the lack of access to a sufficient quantity of healthy and balanced food, which is what private charitable organizations, such as food banks, are trying to address. The fight against hunger is real. This article discusses...
The world is looking very different compared to this time last year. Our day-to-day life is impacted by gathering restrictions, social distancing standards, and constant anxiety because of COVID-19. Lockdowns and the fear of contracting the disease and becoming a...
If you are trying to decide whether it’s the right time for you to access a food bank, this article can help. Many people hesitate to get help. Some people feel they should tough it out and survive on what’s in the cupboards until things get better. Other people don’t...
San Joaquin County and the California State Department of Public Health have some recent updates. These are being provided to help keep you informed. You can click on the links to learn more! Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings Travel...
Most people think that a donation of canned goods is the only way to help a food bank. However, cash donations are equally important. When you donate food to a community pantry, you’re directly feeding people in need. But you’re also creating a large volume of...
The Manteca Bulletin wrote an great article on our upcoming Turkey Drive. We are on a mission to gather more than 2000 turkeys this season to help all the families in the area. Take a look at the full article to get more information. If you would like to learn more...
The Ceres Courier California News Serving our community everyday is what we work to do. Ceres welcomed us with open arms to help those that are in need. The Ceres Courier newspaper documented the day and listed out all upcoming events scheduled in the next few months....
