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Director’s Note
Going hungry is bad enough at any time, but at Thanksgiving, a holiday built around enjoying the fruits of a bountiful harvest, being hungry can be extra troublesome. Civic organizations, schools, businesses and individuals are teaming up in creative ways to make sure the growing number of families and individuals showing up at pantries will…
Carin brings ‘light and love’ to her community
I grew up in a single-parent home here in the Valley. My mother worked very hard to provide for my two brothers and me. Some years were harder than others, and when we struggled, the community stepped in and helped my family. Spending time helping the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank has given me…
Community hero continues to help us serve
A hero in my book is a person who donates time, money, experience, skills and/or talent to help create a better world. The Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank has been blessed to have a hero, a champion, and a friend that has helped support, encourage, and promote our goal of ‘Fighting Hunger – Feeding Hope.’ Barry…
Widow, retiree seeks help from Lighthouse Food Pantry
Sylvia is a widow who is also retired. The monthly Social Security payment that she receives barely covers her house payment, leaving her without any funds to buy groceries. Sylvia is further struggling financially, due to the care and support she must lend to her mentally disabled son. Sylvia’s good friend told her about the…
FOOD PANTRIES PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED—AND FOR THOSE WANTING TO GIVE BACK
The food pantry at Reseda First United Methodist Church is a haven for those in the community, providing fresh fruits and vegetable, dry goods, and other items to those families and seniors who are struggling. Aside from helping those experiencing hunger or food insecurity, it also gives many people a place to volunteer. George came…
After 10 years of partnership, The House delights in serving from its home base
It has been 10 years since The House and the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank have come together, and it is the first year we have been able to serve our community from our new location. The efficiency of serving from our home base here has been a Godsend and we have enjoyed every…
New Hope Church pantry helps with local family’s food struggles
Since learning about the New Hope Church food pantry in downtown Van Nuys a few months ago, Richard has visited four times. Because Richard is retired and on a fixed income, food security has been a challenge for him and his family of three. However, Richard expresses gratitude for the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food…
Register With Ralphs And Help Us Reap The Rewards
It’s easy—just shop, swipe your card, and we receive the reward! It’s easy—just shop, swipe your card, and we receive the reward!Ralphs is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank has earned dollars through their Community Contribution Program. The Ralphs Community Contribution Program was designed…
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…
