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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…
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
New or longtime supporter, we want you to know that our eight newsletters throughout the year are not designed to be self-absorbed sales brochures or a clever tool with sensational headlines or boring statistics to which most cannot relate. Our hope, however good or bad, is to provide you with updates on how we are…
YOU HELPED GEORGIA OVERCOME THE UNEXPECTED
Georgia was born and raised in Texas. She now lives alone and takes care of herself. On the surface, it is a peaceful image, but if you look a little deeper, you will find this gracious lady worried. She has had to survive alone on a fixed income and navigate the COVID pandemic on her…
NEIGHBOR WHO FACED HUNGER AS A CHILD GIVES BACK
Nearly 70 years ago when Annie was just 9, she would wake up early, walk into town — rain, snow or shine — and peel potatoes at a local restaurant. “They would give me a meal and something to take home to my mom,” she said. Annie’s mom was a hardworking waitress, but there often…
ROTARIANS DELIVER MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES, SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT
It’s Monday morning and our Rotarian friends from Studio City-Sherman Oaks arrive at the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank with two vehicles filled with the food resources we had been needing. I quickly did the Four-Way test (part of the Rotarian moral code): Is it true? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it…
After a challenging and rewarding year, we look forward
It is a privilege to be reaching out to you today as the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank director. While we navigated one of the most unpredictable and challenging years in our history I am so humbled to be surrounded by such a diverse and passionate organization. One with such a rich legacy of…
Pastor reflects on life change, commitment to giving
My name is Christopher Anthony Trujillo and I am a pastor at Freedom Church in Chatsworth. I lead our Recovery Ministry as well as our Community Outreach Ministry. My testimony is one that I share gratefully because I know without Freedom Church, I wouldn’t be who I am today. They welcomed me into their church…
Goodbye 2020, bring on 2021
All of us can share stories of this past year: fires, COVID-19, elections, social distancing, home schooling and on and on. What we all can embrace is hope for a great new year. Yes, we have had a number of challenges, some more than others. In the midst of many hardships, what we do know…
Home Depot water delivery blesses Food Bank
One of the most gratifying calls to receive is notification that the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank will be the recipient of a grant award. Our friends at the San Fernando Home Depot selected us to receive an award from the Home Depot Foundation. Not in need of any particular building supplies, Store Manager…
Bringing the farm to our community, and helping nonprofits in the process
Coldwater Farm Hub, a local food hub and farm box small business run by Ashley and Steve Marlowe, have announced to their customers that they will be selling pomegranates with all proceeds going to the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank. They launched their small business, partnering with Los Angeles farmers market vendors and other small…
Pantry recipient shares gratitude for food blessing
Recently, a woman visited one of the Rescue Mission Alliance Valley Food Bank’s pantries at Freedom Church in Chatsworth. She wanted to share her appreciation for the blessing that the food has been in her life: “Thank you Freedom Church for the Pantry,” she said. “My family has had an extremely hard time making ends…
