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Jan 25 2022 4:01 pm
  • food bank

Local food banks suffering from lack of volunteers, funds during latest pandemic surge

Anthony Pignataro

“Across the board, we’re seeing fewer numbers of individuals showing up,” said James Collins, Help Me Help You’s food services manager.

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Dec 20 2020 9:42 am
  • food bank

‘People are struggling right now’; Long Beach food banks say demand is higher than ever

Valerie Osier

The need for food assistance for local families has, in some cases, doubled or tripled for food banks.

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Jun 17 2020 5:02 pm
  • food distribution

Residents can get free food in West Long Beach this weekend

Crystal Niebla

The food distribution event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning at Cabrillo High School.

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May 9 2020 2:29 pm
  • food bank

Cars line up for miles as people come for food at Jordan High School

Staff Reports

People came as early as 4 a.m. for one of 3,000 boxes of food distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Apr 18 2020 5:01 pm
  • food bank

Food banks, crushed with more people in need, fear not having enough

Valerie Osier

“Food banks are seeing an increase of double and triple the amount of people who need their food,” said Diana Lara, executive director of Food Finders.

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Jun 22 2016 11:35 pm
  • food bank

Local Nonprofit Food Finders Honored as Nonprofit of the Year by Assembly Speaker Rendon

Stephanie Rivera

Local food bank Food Finders was named the 2016 Nonprofit of the Year for the 63rd Assembly District by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who honored the organization on Wednesday.

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