Grant to assist region’s food banks alleviate hunger

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) recently received $150,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to help FARSB to sustain their food bank operations, enabling them to distribute food to over 250 community partners located throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

“We are deeply grateful to the S. Mark Taper Foundation for their generous support, which plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission. Their commitment to addressing food insecurity empowers us to expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and bring hope to countless families in need throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino County Regions,” Carolyn said.

Donations of this size make a large impact as they allow for operations to continue and ensure their dedicated team of professionals can continue their vital work in serving vulnerable populations and covering essential expenses like warehouse rent, fuel, and necessary equipment upkeep.

In Riverside and San Bernardino counties, 530,000 people struggle with food insecurity and 1 in 4 are children. Hunger-relief programs aim to alleviate the stresses and health issues associated with hunger, and keeping them fully funded and able to expand helps the community members face the stark reality of not having three meals each day.

FARSB currently runs 11 programs each with a different area of the population in mind. This includes programs that serve children, seniors, and veterans. FARSB’s programs enable the food bank to serve around 300,000 people each month.

To learn more about FARSB and its hunger-relief programs, please visit: FeedingIE.org/programs