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PANTRY RECIPIENT IS THE FIRST VOLUNTEER ON SITE ON WEDNESDAYS

At 8 a.m. on Wednesday mornings, Mrs. Morales arrives at Valley Park Church and helps set up the carts, tables and displays for the food pantry. She says that volunteering at the pantry on Wednesdays is a blessing to her, and a way to keep her mind and body active. Mrs. Morales has been coming…

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RESEDA UMC PANTRY CONNECTS RUSSIAN REFUGEES TO SERVICES, CHURCH

With the Russian invasion in Ukraine still wreaking havoc, families have been fleeing rather than risk losing their lives. Evgenii and Roman, two Russian brothers, found asylum in Reseda. They happened to be walking near a church when they saw a man in a red volunteer T-shirt. They followed him to Reseda UMC Kingdom Food…

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PARTNERSHIPS BEYOND PANTRIES: HFC SERVES AS HUB FOR OTHER PROGRAMS

To have a greater impact, the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank partners with local organizations who are also working to bring food to those in need. The Hollywood Food Coalition has served the Hollywood community and the surrounding area since 1987. Every day of the year, the HFC serves a nightly meal to nearly…

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SYLVA GIVES BACK AFTER RECEIVING SO MUCH

Sylva first came to the food pantry at the House, A Church Family in January. She’s since returned to receive much-needed food supplies to supplement her monthly budget. As a mother of three, and with some health issues, she values the resources available to the community through the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank and…

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SUN VALLEY PANTRY SEES INFLUX OF VISITORS IN NEED

Immigrant families are on the rise The North Valley Military Institute’s food pantry in Sun Valley has seen a huge increase in visitors to its food distribution events in recent months. A variety of individuals and families have come from across town-and across the world-to get help supplementing their monthly budgets. One family moved here…

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Director’s note

I believe that it’s fulfillment-not happiness-that people are seeking most in life. Happiness is fleeting and comes and goes as easy as the rain we’ve had recently throughout Southern California. Happiness is a state of emotion that is based on variables we sometimes cannot control. Whereas fulfillment is a state of being knowing that our…

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RESEDA CHURCH FOCUSES ON FILLING BELLIES AND FEEDING SOULS

For over 40 years, the First United Methodist Church’s food pantry in Reseda has provided meals for those facing food insecurities. In 2020 during the COVID pandemic, the pantry saw an increase in families, seniors, and unhoused individuals needing food, as many food distributions site did. “We grew from feeding 25 families to 100 families…

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ROCK OF THE VALLEY PANTRY HELPS A MOTHER FEED HER CHILDREN AFTER COVID ROCKS THEIR HOUSEHOLD

She lost both her husband and her income I grew up in poverty with a single parent and promised myself that my children would never go through what I did. After I graduated college, I worked hard and long hours to help provide for my family. I became a real estate agent, and my husband…

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DEBBIE FEELS BLESSED BY FOOD AND PRAYERS AT LA VOZ SYLMAR PANTRY

The weekly distribution allows for balanced, healthy meals The food distribution has helped me in many ways. It has helped me in having veggies, fruit, bread, dessert, milk, and more, and in providing me food for healthy, balanced meals. In addition, it has helped me financially and has allowed me to be able to share…

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SAM IS STARTING TO GET BACK ON HIS FEET AFTER ACCEPTING HELP

Before COVID struck, Sam was able to earn enough to take care of his home, manage his bills, and even take a vacation when he felt like he needed one. Despite his health challenges, he was able to pay his medical expenses and still be comfortable from what he made as an independent painting contractor.…

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Director’s note

There are a lot of reasons to love the New Year. Perhaps it’s the thought of starting fresh, and the potential of what lies ahead. I love that we can close out certain chapters in our lives and start new adventures full of opportunities. Something I find fascinating is the creation and commitment to New…

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ALLAN GETS JOY FROM WORKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS ‘MAKING THINGS BETTER’

Allan has been a driver for the Rescue Mission Alliance for 12 years, starting at the North Hollywood Super Thrift-one of RMA’s six thrift stores in Southern California. Three years ago, the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank needed some assistance, so Allan jumped over to help. After being given the opportunity to stay, Allan…

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