Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) brought holiday cheer to thousands of families this season through its drive-through holiday food distributions. Held on November 22 and December 13, these events provided local households with a whole turkey or ham, while also connecting more families in need to FARSB’s trusted network of community partners.
“Every year, our goal is to gather enough resources to bring holiday meals to local families and support our community partners,” said Carolyn Fajardo, CEO of FARSB. “However, we’re facing growing challenges as food and monetary donations continue to decline, making it increasingly difficult to meet the rising need.”
This year, FARSB distributed a total of 5,000 turkeys in November and nearly 6,300 turkeys and hams in December which were distributed to community members through their Community Partner network. Key partners such as Rolling Start Inc., Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12 (DAV12), Hub City Church, and the Inland Vineyard Christian Fellowship each hosted their own turkey and ham distributions, making holiday meals accessible to families across the region…