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A Family Trapped In Transition
Every Wednesday evening, North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) and Oikos 4:45 Ministry load up several trucks with meals, dry goods and care packs that have been generously donated by the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank. We then take them to several motels on Sepulveda Boulevard that temporarily house homeless families. This family is one…
FreshPoint Presented With Humanitarian Award
The Penny Wayne Humanitarian Award is presented each year to an organization that goes beyond the norm to help individuals and families that are fighting hunger. It is only fitting that FreshPoint Southern California, whose donations of fresh fruits and vegetables are vital to the Food Bank’s operations, was awarded this honor. Diane Wayne Woods…
Gifts, Talents, Hope, Joy And Possibilities
“Due to the generosity of the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank and its donors, New Hope Church has had the privilege of operating a monthly food pantry in downtown Van Nuys for almost two years. Although many might describe our local neighborhood area as “destitute,” “gang-infested,” or “under-resourced,” the human and spiritual connections that members…
When There Is No Food, They Eat Air Puddin’
A month or so ago I had the opportunity to visit one of our partnering pantry sites. This incredible pantry distributes to more than 250 families each week food that they pick up from the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank every Thursday. That day, I had the pleasure of meeting a vibrant 73-year-old woman…
We Give Back Because…
Our dedicated and passionate volunteers are at the core of everything we do. Without volunteers, the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank would not be able to provide food resources and other essentials to the many hungry and needy recipients each week. Many times companies, civic organizations, places of worship and students come to the…
One Bag of Groceries Can Change Everything
Having grown up in the foster care system, Mandy was determined to make something of her life and was supporting herself through university by working two jobs. At the start of her final year, she lost both jobs, and her life was thrown into crisis. With no family support, she sold everything she had but…
September 2016 Newsletter
A woman living on Social Security, Candice has found it hard to make ends meet every month. With things like rent to pay first, she does not always have money left over for healthy food.
