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Director’s Note
The holidays are a time of reflection, and a time to express gratitude for all that we have. Unfortunately, many people do not have all of their basic needs met, including sufficient access to food. In this season of gratitude, the Food Bank team would like to give thanks for all the wonderful things people…
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…
MARIA FEELS LIKE ‘PART OF A GREATER FAMILY’
This month I had the pleasure of meeting a woman by the name of “Maria.” The reason why I will be referring to this person as Maria is because she asked for me to keep her identity anonymous. Maria is someone who has been coming to the La Voz Sylmar Church food pantry for some…
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE NO LONGER A LUXURY RUTH CAN’T PROVIDE
In our last newsletter, we shared about the many individuals and families that Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank helps by providing food resources and other essentials to children, seniors and families in need. We are proud of the work that we get to do. But what makes us even prouder are the stories we…
Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank RECEIVES 2021 BEST OF PACOIMA AWARD
The Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank has been selected for the 2021 Best of Pacoima Award in the Individual and Family Services category by the Pacoima Award Program. The Food Bank, located on Van Nuys Boulevard, partners with pantries all over the Valley to provide people with healthy food throughout the week. Each year,…
QUALITY OVER THE TOP
This week we had the privilege of speaking with one of the newer recipients at the La Voz-Sylmar pantry. Her name is Maritza. When asked how she found out about this community resource, she said, “I am fortunate enough to have a friend who told me about this place. After I came the first time,…
AN ACCIDENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT LEFT IRENE AND HER FAMILY IN NEED
This is Irene who came to the Lighthouse of San Fernando pantry seeking assistance for her family: “My son was involved in an accident. That coupled with the impact of unemployment due to the pandemic, we were in need of food for my family. “Never before having the need to receive assistance, I didn’t know…
