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FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo on SoCal Voices Podcast
FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo speaks with Angela Ross about FARSB's mission and how we're working to feed the IE!
Listen now, Here!
Disaster relief with Aldi Packing Event picked up by IECN
Inland Empire Community News is spreading the word about our Aldi Packing Event to let people know what FARSB is doing to help!
Read the article Here!
UCR Highlander News highlights CalFresh student eligibility
The Highlander News at UCR interviews Communications Coordinator, Rachel Bonilla, to highlight CalFresh student eligibility and their new resource center!
Read the article Here!
FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo on Inland Empire Alive!
FARSB CEO, Carolyn is a guest on Inland Empire Alive and talks about updates on what's happening at the food bank and wraps up how Hunger Action Month went in September.
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RUSD Partners with FARSB to Address Child Hunger!
Read from Redlands Community News about our partnership with RUSD through our Grab n' Go Program to address child hunger in the IE.
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TGIF Community Highlight
Read up on FARSB's upcoming TGIF session! The Goodness in Food will begin soon and you can read our community highlight in the Raincross Gazette.
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Read the Transcript of CEO, Carolyn Fajardo's KVCR Interview!
Read the transcript of FARSB CEO's interview about the new CalFresh Resource Center at Trail Creek! Carolyn Fajardo speaks about FARSB and how they aim to increase awareness of these vital benefits and get more community members applying and receiving CalFresh.
Read more Here!
Check out FARSB's Partner DAV12 Veteran Highlight as Part of ABC7's Feed SoCal Campaign
FARSB community partner DAV12 spotlights its food distributions with ABC7 and what they do for our veterans with personal stories from the heroes themselves. Meet the men and women of the DAV12 and see how you can help them feed local veterans through FARSB Military Veteran Program and ABC7's Feed SoCal campaign.
Watch the story HERE.
AB7 Coverage for FARSB's Million Meals Gala
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosted its final Million Meals Gala to raise enough funds to serve one million meals with the Inland Empire and ABC7 was there to capture all the action.
Check us out on the evening news HERE!
FARSB Collaborates with Divert Inc. to Raise Awareness about Food waste and Food Insecurity
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) teamed up with Divert, Inc. to further address the national hunger and food insecurity crisis. FARSB CEO Carolyn Solar thanks Divert for their continued support in alleviating hunger all throughout the Inland Empire. Click here to read more!
FARSB Donates $2K Worth of Holiday Turkey Meals to Arlington Temporary Assistance Thanks to Riverside Rotary Club
In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Riverside, the Arlington Temporary Assistance (ATA) received Thanksgiving Dinner boxes for forty families in need through FARSB's $2,000 donation. Several Riverside Rotary clubs work together to provide ATA with significant equipment to deliver and store food and materials.
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino CEO Stephanie Otero Announces Resignation
After 6 years of feeding the hungry, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) CEO, Stephanie Otero has announced her resignation. FARSB’s Board of Directors has developed a selection committee and will invite applicants to apply early February. Interested applicants will need to send a resume and a short cover letter outlining their interest to Joanna Solorio, Human Resources Director, at jsolorio@feedingamericaie.org for consideration.
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Disney Grants FARSB with Fresh Produce
One of our goals in ensuring that we are leading the fight against hunger in the Inland Empire is to make certain that the quality of the food going into the community is full of nutrients. Partners like Disney make this work more possible than ever. Thank you, Disney, for supporting our efforts with a grant to secure fruits and vegetables for families with food-insecure children!
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $2000 to FARSB
Thank you Enterprise Holdings Foundation for donating $2000 in support of FARSB! This impactful gift will help support and provide 14,000 meals to food insecure neighbors in the Inland Empire.
Rock out with FARSB at Rockin Summer Concerts at The Shops at Dos Lagos
Enjoy live music while donating food at The Shops at Dos Lagos Rockin Summer Concerts every Saturday from 7-9 PM in August! Look for the green FARSB booth to drop off canned goods and monetary donations! All gifts support local hunger relief efforts.
Saturday, August 7th: 90's Tribute
Saturday, August 14th: 00's Tribute
Saturday, August 21st: 70's Tribute
Saturday, August 28th: 80's Tribute
Learn more about the food drive HERE.
Chick Fil A Grants $25,000 to FARSB in Support of Child Hunger Programs
Thank you to Chick-Fil-A for advocating for FARSB with a generous $25,000 grant! This significant grant was gifted to further aid hunger relief efforts for children in the Inland Empire. With the need for food assistance increasing this summer, FARSB is thankful to have Chick-Fil-A's support in making food security a reality for community members in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Feeding America Grant Assists FARSB in Growing Senior Focused Programs
FARSB was awarded a $50,000 Feeding America Multi-Donor Senior Hunger Grant through 2021. This grant supports efforts to grow senior-focused programs, including the HERO delivery program, CalFresh application assistance, FoodRX clinic pantries, and more! Thank you to the many donors who have made this effort possible!
Food Bank News Features FARSB to Highlight Local Hunger Initiatives
Food Bank News interviewed our FARSB CEO Stephanie Otero to spread awareness to our HERO program and Where's FARSB? campaign. Stephanie deep dives into how FARSB got inspired to go the extra mile while traveling through 104 cities in the IE in order to serve more neighbors in need!
Read the article HERE.
FARSB Earns Highest Level of Transparency Through Guide Star
Our organization earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of transparency achievable through Guide Star, meaning everyone can see our strategy, metrics and achievements! FARSB is proud to be transparent about how our donations are used.
Check out our updated Nonprofit Profile HERE.
FARSB Hosts Drive-Thru Food Distribution Pop Up at the FARSB Distribution Center
Join Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 1 PM - 3 PM for a drive-thru food distribution at the FARSB Distribution Center at 2950 Jefferson St. Riverside, CA 92504. Pre-registration is required!
Pre-register HERE.
FARSB CEO Stephanie Otero featured on Women We Love Podcast with Ellen K
In this episode of Women We Love, our CEO Stephanie Otero discusses women leadership, how FARSB strives to feed others in need and how community members can support the cause.
Listen to the podcast HERE.
FARSB'S FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EVENT, CURBING HUNGER, TO AIR ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 AT 12PM
Curbing Hunger will air during the lunch hour and will provide a broad overview of our work and the key partnerships that elevated our hunger-relief efforts during the pandemic. Learn more about Curbing Hunger here!
FARSB PARTNERS WITH NBC LA, RALPHS, AND FOOD 4 LESS TO FIGHT HUNGER
We’re excited to join @NBCLA, Ralphs & Food 4 Less to help provide Help 4 the Hungry, donate now through 12/24 in stores or by texting H4H to 41444! www.nbcla.com/helpthehungry
FARSB RECEIVES FOOD DONATION THROUGH GOYA GIVES: WORKING FOR OUR COUNTRY CAMPAIGN
Thank you Goya for donating 18 pallets of canned chickpeas, beans, rice and pasta to FARSB! This impactful donation helps to feed thousands of people facing food insecurity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES FOUNDATION GRANTS $200,000 TO FARSB
Thank you to The Albertsons Companies Foundation for contributing to our work with a $200,000 Nourishing Neighbors grant! This mighty gift made food-security possible for so many Inland Empire families through the COVID-19 pandemic.
P-EBT Benefits Help Families in California Receive Food During School Closures Amid COVID-19
If your child gets free or reduced lunch, you qualify for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California receive food when schools are closed due to COVID-19. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card for food and groceries. Families with children who already get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply. Most will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May!
FARSB Receives 195,000 Oatmeal Servings from Happy Day Brands
During these unprecedented times, this donation will help feed and support those most directly impacted by the coronavirus.
LEARN MORE HERE
Walmart Partners with Feeding America to Spark Change
For the seventh year, Walmart is joining forces with their customers and suppliers to unlock meals for local food banks. From now until May 11, you can help fight hunger by donating funds or purchasing participating retail items.
Fight hunger and spark change HERE.
FARSB CEO discusses Inland Empire hunger with FOX Sports
During the second half of the podcast, Stephanie Otero, talks of what FARSB is doing to help those in need during the pandemic.
Listen HERE
Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions collecting cash donations through September 30, 2019
As part of their Hunger Is campaign, nearly 38 Inland Empire locations will be collecting funds for Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino at Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions locations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Find a location HERE!
FASRB Receives $12,000 Donation From the Darden Foundation
FARSB announced today a $12,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to assist in their efforts of providing help to people facing hunger. The generous unrestricted grant will allow FARSB to allocate funds in areas the community needs most, such as at summer feeding sites, Kids Markets, and to the over 300 local charities that rely on the FARSB distribution center for food.
READ MORE HERE
Boxlunch Donates 1,000 Reusable Bags to Local Kids Market
Boxlunch has provided millions of meals to food banks across the nation. In an effort to aid further in an area that our food bank and local schools needed assistance in, BoxLunch donated 1,000 reusable bags to a high-need Kids Market in San Bernardino, CA!
READ MORE HERE
Local radio partners broadcasting FARSB's Can Tree Wonderland PSA
Our media partners are helping get the word out about our Can Tree Wonderland event this December by playing our PSA on their stations!
Listen for it during the coming weeks!
FARSB disaster relief
covered by City News Group
City News Group covers multiple areas of the Inland Empire and they covered our disaster relief for all of them!
Read the article Here!
FARSB named #91 in Top 300 Food Banks
Food Bank News has created a list of the Top 300 Food Banks by revenue and FARSB has made it on the list. We are listed as #91 and one of a handful from California!
Read the article Here!
Hear from FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo on EquiTea!
FARSB stops by Riverside University Health Systems's EquiTea podcast station and talks about our programs. Also, hear from current client, Susan Dela Cruz about her experience dealing with food insecurity as a senior. Listen now on your streaming service of choice!
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The County of Riverside & HWS Highlights FARSB in honor of National Nonprofit Day!
Watch CEO, Carolyn Fajardo and Program Coordinator, Daniel Sazo speak about FARSB for National Nonprofit Day.
Watch Here!
Carolyn Fajardo on Spirit of the IE!
Listen to FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo speak on how she's helping to transform the way food banks are working in the IE. Listen to the whole interview with Pepper now.
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Amazon delivers food and donation check to FARSB!
ABC7's Feed SoCal continues with a large food donation and $25,000 check presentation from Amazon! The donation was made to FARSB and the food donation was brought to the warehouse for redistribution through their several programs to fight food insecurity in the IE.
Watch now!
Tune in to hear FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo, on Old School 104.7 Speak about New Resource Center in Riverside
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) CEO Carolyn Fajardo interviews with Old School 104.7 to speak about the IE food bank and what to expect from the new resource center.
Listen Here.
#MemberMonday: Feeding America Riverside |San Bernardino (FARSB)
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is embarking on an incredible journey to further connect and uplift local families through their latest initiative, made possible by their brand-new facility.
Click here to read more!
Watch FARSB on the National Gameshow, America Says!
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) - competed on the Gameshow Networks’ season five of America Says! FARSB competed as the FoodBankers against the Salsa Students on America Says! Episode 5014. The FoodBankers included Jocelyn Meza, Marketing Coordinator; Chris Valdez, Volunteer Services Supervisor; Evelen Ramirez, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator; and Jacqueline Arias, Programs Director. Our FARSB team concluded the show with $1000 in winnings - helping to secure 7,000 meals. Watch America Says on select streaming services now!
FARSB Adds 175,000 Additional Meals Thanks to Bank of America COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Earlier this year Bank of America announced it would make a $100 donation to local hunger relief organizations for each employee in Riverside and San Bernardino who received a COVID-19 booster shot by the end of January. Bank of America donated a total of $25,000 (worth 175,000 meals) to help FARSB further address food insecurity in the region.
FARSB Mobile Pantries Receives $10K Grant from Nestle USA
You could say this is one sweet grant! Thanks to Nestle USA, FARSB was awarded the Mobile Pantry Grant! This generous $10,000 grant will support costs associated with the Mobile Pantry Program. We recognize Nestle USA as a hunger-relief partner in our mission to feed, nourish, empower and unite our Inland Empire community.
Stonefire Grill Gives Back to FARSB During Hunger Action Month
Stonefire Grill is taking action during Hunger Action Month! From September 1 - September 30, customers are encouraged to purchase a Carrot Cake at any Stonefire Grill locations and proceeds will benefit Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino! FARSB is thankful for Stonefire Grill in helping our organization fulfill our mission in alleviating hunger in the Inland Empire.
Find a Stonefire Grill location HERE.
FARSB Receives $500 Grant from Walmart Giving
Thank you to Walmart Giving for supporting our hunger relief efforts at FARSB with a mighty $500 grant! The grant will help to develop, launch, expand and sustain our feeding programs for community members in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Join FARSB for Can Tree Wonderland at Christmas on Euclid in Ontario this December!
Join FARSB at Christmas on Euclid on December 11th for Can Tree Wonderland! Sponsors and participants for Can Tree Wonderland will provide food (or funds to acquire food) to build a team-spirited tree made of canned good to be displayed during the day at the event. All cans donated through Can-Tree Wonderland will help to support IE hunger relief programs through FARSB.
Registration is required to participate.
Register for Can Tree Wonderland HERE.
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Releases 2021-2024 Strategic Plan
FARSB has published its 2021 - 2024 Strategic Plan outlining the food banks operational, budgeting and organizational goals to further combat ending hunger in the Inland Empire. This plan sets the course for FARSB's future and lays out four overarching goals and specific objectives that will be worked on to accomplish in the next four years.
Read the full strategic plan HERE.
Inspiring Teen Creates Candle Business to Give Back to FARSB Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
Inspiring teen, Ava Van Grouw, took her candle making business by storm during the Covid-19 pandemic and decided to donate the proceeds to FARSB. We teamed up with ABC7 to share her feel good story! Our food bank is incredibly thankful for hunger heroes like Ava, who support our work in the Inland Empire.
Watch the video HERE.
ABC7 to Host 10th Annual Feed SoCal Food Drive!
ABC7 is teaming up once again with SoCal regional food banks to celebrate the 10th Annual Feed SoCal Food Drive! From June 18th - June 25th, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at your local Subaru retailers or purchase a $5 food bag from your local Albertsons and Vons! If you can't donate in person, you can also support this campaign directly by texting FEEDSC to 41444.
Learn more HERE.
IBIY Donates $10,000 to FARSB as Part of I Believe In You Challenge
Thank you IBIY for supporting Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino's hunger-relief efforts. With this support, FARSB will be able to provide up to 70,000 meals to neighbors facing food insecurity in the Inland Empire. This generous donation was presented due to their I Believe in You Challenge, a challenge that encourages community members to give to various organizations dedicated to fighting hunger!
Watch the video HERE.
Barons Market Backyard Beer Pairing Gives Back to FARSB
From May 10 - May 31, you can enjoy a featured beer pairing at participating Barons Market locations. Customers are encouraged to sign a pledge card so proceeds benefit Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino. FARSB is thankful for Barons Market in helping our organization fulfill our mission in alleviating hunger in the Inland Empire.
Learn more about Baron's Backyard Beer Pairing HERE.
New Podcast Episode on The Bazz Show Features FARSB CEO, Stephanie Otero
As a non-profit leader, Stephanie Otero talks about food waste, hunger and how technology and volunteers have helped tackle the food crisis during the pandemic.
Listen to the podcast HERE!
AT&T Donates Pandemic Relief Supplies to FARSB
AT&T has helped support our frontline team at FARSB! This in-kind donation helps support our COVID-19 Response efforts to ensure the community is receiving their food safely. AT&T has generously provided pandemic relief supplies including vinyl gloves, sanitizer and disinfectants. We are so grateful for their support of our efforts!
FARSB CEO FEATURED ON SOCAL VOICES PODCAST WITH ANGELA ROSS
In this episode of SoCal Voices, Feeding America Riverside| San Bernardino CEO, Stephanie Otero, discusses how her organization helps feed people in need and what we can all do to help alleviate hunger. Listen to the podcast episode here!
SCAN HEALTH PLAN AIDS SENIORS IN NEED WITH HEALTH AT HOME CALFRESH GRANT
FARSB was the recipient of a generous $10,000 grant from SCAN Health Plan. This grant was gifted to further aid the food bank's senior population amid COVID-19 stay-at-home order!
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS FOUNDATION DONATES $40,000 TO FARSB TO HELP FEED NEIGHBORS IN NEED
With the support of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, and their generous gift, FARSB will be able to provide up to 320,000 meals to those seeking food assistance within the Inland Empire. Gifts of this magnitude help FARSB and its local nonprofit partners, continue to feed the thousands of children, seniors, and veterans experiencing hunger.
FOOD INSECURE? HERE'S HELP.
In the midst of the pandemic, "hunger continues to be a spectre that haunts families," Julie Cosgrove wrote in a USED Media article concerning the high need in the Inland Empire. Philanthropy Director, Carolyn Solar, speaks on how FARSB is working to help feed neighbors and how community members can contribute to the cause.
Read the article HERE.
FARSB Discusses Being on the Front Lines During Pandemic
"We've helped 41,00 individuals, which is insane! Been serving by the thousands every single week, when before (the pandemic) it was 10-15 people (per week)." Carolyn Solar, Philanthropy Director, said while on the Unity is Community Podcast with Matt Sulli.
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE.
Circle K has Pledged to Donate 25 Million Meals to Feeding America®
For every fuel purchase at a Circle K convenience store between now and June 30, 2020, Circle K will donate one meal ($0.10) to the Feeding America network foodbanks.
Learn more HERE.
Red Nose Day Fights to End Child Poverty while Supporting Feeding America Programs
Red Nose Day is back for it's sixth year in America, encouraging everyone to come together to end child poverty, one nose at a time. money raised supports projects that ensure children in need are safe, healthy and educated, including programs at Feeding America and member food banks, like FARSB, across the county.
Learn more HERE.
Better Together: FOX11 teams up with FARSB
In a series focused on working together through the pandemic, Fox 11 highlighted our efforts to better promote raising funds for those in need.
WATCH HERE
NORMS Donates $4,000 to FARSB
NORMS Restaurant of Riverside donated $4,000 to FARSB as part of there #MakeCaringtheNorm campaign that took place this past September during Hunger Action Month. FARSB is extremely thankful for their continued support.
Aldi Foundation Funds 10K in Equipment for 8 FARSB Partner Charities
FARSB announced the equipment recipients, funded by Aldi, with a presentation ceremony open to community members at their warehouse on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Partners received commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, commercial pallet jacks, infrared thermometers and/or thermal blankets.
Enterprise Donates to Their Local Food Bank
Enterprise donated a generous amount to FARSB to further alleviate hunger in the Inland Empire.
The local Raincross Gazette highlights FARSB Volunteer
The Raincross Gazette has a newsletter sent our to Riverside residents, and in their "neighbor of the week," segment, they highlighted a FARSB volunteer!
Subscribe to the newsletter Here!
FARSB's Aldi packing event highlighted in IE Business Daily
The IE Business Daily
highlighted FARSB's Aldi packing event featuring volunteers packing disaster relief for victims of Hurrican Helene!
Read the article Here!
FARSB is on the Food Bank News' High Honor Roll!
Food Bank News has an Honor Roll for advocacy in the food bank world, and this year, FARSB made the top 44. With an advocacy page, blogs, SNAP Outreach, and calls-to-action available on our website, we made the cut.
Read the article Here!
Cal State San Bernardino Alum, FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo live on Coyote Radio!
Listen to host, Kelli Cluque and Carolyn Fajardo speak on her two-year milestone and what new things are happening at FARSB.
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Hear CEO, Carolyn Fajardo live on The Answer!
Listen to FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo on AM 870's The Answer live on the radio. Fajardo speaks on food insecurity and how the food bank tries to make the largest impact with the least amount of funds. Learn more about FARSB and its mission today by tuning in!
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ABC7 Hosted its 11th Annual Feed SoCal Food Drive!
ABC7 teamed up once again with SoCal regional food banks to celebrate the 11th Annual Feed SoCal Food Drive! For the month of June, community members were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at your local Subaru retailers or purchase a $5 food bag from your local Stater Bros! If you can't donate in person, you can also support this campaign directly by texting FEEDSC to 41444.
Watch now!
Watch FARSB CEO Cut the Ribbon on New Resource Center for IE Community on ABC7
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) CEO Carolyn Fajardo interviews with Old School 104.7 to speak about the IE food bank and what to expect from the new resource center.
Click Here to read more!
FARSB receives 13,000 avocados this Hunger Action Month!
Kroger Co. (Ralphs and Food 4 Less) has partnered with Avocados from Peru to donate 13,000 nutritious and fresh avocados to FARSB during Hunger Action Month. This donation will be distributed this September to families struggling to provide a well-balanced meal to children. We thank them for their continued support in alleviating hunger in the Inland Empire. Click here to read more!
FARSB Welcomes New CEO
Following an extensive search, FARSB welcomes Carolyn Solar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Solar, a Riverside resident, has served on the FARSB team since 2017 and is only the second female CEO to hold this title in the food bank's 42-year history. Her primary focus will include assessing operational, programmatic, and financial performance.in addition to developing strategic and impactful regional partnerships.
FARSB Receives 2022 Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
FARSB received the highest level of recognition awarded based on the organization’s presentation of financial reports, internal operations, and outlined goals. As a credited source of nonprofit data and information, Guidestar bridges the gap between nonprofit evaluation and insight for potential donors. The Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency showcases FARSB as upholding the highest level of accountability and recognition based on its’ meaningful progress and goals.
Ameriprise Financial Grants FARSB $10,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts
Because of hunger-relief partners like Ameriprise Financial, FARSB is able to continue storing and distributing food to those who need it most within our community. We thank Ameriprise Financial for their continued generosity and support!
FARSB CEO Stephanie Otero Selected for Leadership Riverside Class of 2022
Our FARSB CEO, Stephanie Otero, was selected for the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce Leadership Riverside Class of 2022! The class advocates for the betterment of Riverside, including sustaining our economic vitality, fostering community, and improving local services. Congratulations, Stephanie!
Learn more about Leadership Riverside HERE.
FARSB Partners with JJO Radio and The Greg Mack Show to Host 4-Day Food Drive
FARSB has partnered with JJO Radio and The Greg Mack show to host a 4-day food drive from August 6-9th at the Valley Springs Parkway Walmart in Riverside! The FARSB team will be on-site all 4-days from 8 AM - 8 PM collecting donations. Additionally, visitors can donate school supplies for Riverside Unified School District or donate blood to LifeStream. Look for the green FARSB booth to drop off donations to your local food bank.
ADDRESS:
Walmart
6250 Valley Springs Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92507
Join FARSB at the Million Meals Gala: Casino Royale this November!
Join Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino at The Million Meals Gala: Casino Royale on Saturday, November 6 at 6 pm at their distribution center located in the heart of Riverside. The charity event is aimed to fight hunger in the Inland Empire with providing one million meals to children and families this holiday season. This year, the evening will include a seated dinner and celebration, casino tables, open bar, live music, live and silent auctions, award recognitions, and more!
Early bird tickets are now on sale!
Wells Fargo Continues to Give Beyond the Holidays
This year we’ve had to meet the steep increase of people seeking food assistance. The support from Wells Fargo has allowed us to help provide meals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since the holiday season. Thank you Wells Fargo for providing 245,000 meals. #WFGivesThanks
Free OC Fair Admission with Feed SoCal Donation
Looking for a way to get free tickets to the Fair? Look no further! The OC Fair is welcoming back FUN this summer! Mark your calendar for the FEED SoCal food drive on June 18th and June 25th at your local Albertsons, Vons or Pavilions. Community members who donate to the campaign will receive a free 4 pack of OC Fair tickets! All donations at locations in the Inland Empire will go directly to FARSB.
Learn more HERE.
FOX 11 Partners with FARSB for Better Together Campaign
Thank you FOX 11 Los Angeles for once again partnering with FARSB for the Better Together Food Drive Campaign! This campaigns goal is to help support hunger relief organizations serving various communities and to help raise money so our food bank can reach more people in need. Community members can support the campaign by texting FOX11 to 41444.
Watch the segment HERE.
Stater Bros. Markets and First Fruits Marketing Donate 19,600 Pounds of Apples to FARSB
Thank you Stater Bros. Charities and First Fruits Marketing for providing 19,600 pounds of fresh apples to FARSB! This mighty donation is part of their Take a Bite Out of Hunger™ program and ensures that our food bank is well-stocked with fresh produce for our neighbors in need. FARSB is grateful for this annual partnership that aids our hunger relief efforts in the Inland Empire.
Chick-Fil-A Grants $50,000 to FARSB in Support of Child Hunger Programs
Thank you to Chick-Fil-A for supporting our hunger relief efforts at FARSB with a generous $50,000 grant! This impactful gift will help to develop, launch, expand and sustain our child hunger programs. In addition, this grant will assist us in providing up to 350,000 meals to children and families facing food insecurity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Walmart and Sam's Club Launches 8th Annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
From now through May 4th, community members are encouraged to purchase participating Walmart or Sam's Club items in-store or online to secure meals for local Feeding America food banks. Inland Empire residents can also donate to their local food bank, FARSB, at check-out or online!
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Donate Today!
THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY FUNDRAISER BENEFITS FARSB
From March 29th - 31st, 2021, The Old Spaghetti Factory will donate 10% of online and delivery orders to FARSB when you use the code FEEDING.
Learn more here.
FARSB LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AIMED TO FEED EVERY INLAND EMPIRE CITY WITHIN SERVICE AREA
This year-long campaign will provide food to families across 104 cities throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino county service area during 2021. The regional food bank will work to establish new partnerships in service cities, bring awareness to food programs, and create new volunteer opportunities in both city and desert regions of the Inland Empire. Read more about the Where's FARSB? campaign.
WALMART & SAM'S CLUB'S CAMPAIGN RAISES $125,914 FOR FARSB
In its seventh year, Walmart and Sam's Club's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign raised $125,914 and will go toward FARSB'S emergency response efforts which has provided over 10 million meals to neighbors in need since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUBARU DONATES $44,810 TO FARSB TO HELP SERVE FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Subaru's donation will help make food security a reality for hundreds of Inland Empire community members experiencing hunger. With the need for food assistance increasing exponentially, FARSB is thankful to have Subaru's support in feeding our neighbors in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Donates $5,000 to FARSB to Help Families In Banning, Beaumont, Yucaipa, and More
Morongo Band of Mission Indians donated $5,000 to FARSB through the Community Outreach Grant. This grant was awarded in an effort to assist food-insecure neighbors in Cabazon, Banning, Beaumont, Yucaipa, and surrounding efforts through no-cost nutritious food programs.
AT & T Gives Back to Fight Hunger
From now until June 21st, when you sign up for AT&T Internet, you’ll have the option to donate all or part of your $100 in rewards to Feeding America. Donations will help local organizations, like FARSB, in communities most impacted by the pandemic.
LEARN MORE HERE.
FARSB Feeds 80,000 Individuals with Help from Bank of America Charitable Foundation Core Support Grant
Providing long-term solutions for vulnerable populations to move out of poverty is critical to strengthen our community. Thanks to support from Bank of America, we’re addressing hunger needs in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and providing up to 80,000 individuals with accessible and affordable food resources.
ABC7 Highlights FARSB For A Day Of Hope
Stephanie Otero chats about how FARSB is stepping up to the plate during unprecedented times amid the coronavirus.
WATCH HERE
FARSB Receives $100,000 from S Mark Taber Foundation
This grant will support programs such as those targeted to feed children in the Inland Empire, like FARSB’s Kids Markets and School Pantries.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $2,500 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $2,500 to FARSB in support of Caliber Collision’s Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands.
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Molina Healthcare $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts
Molina Healthcare not only volunteers at the FARSB food bank, their $15,000 donation helps us provide countless meals to hungry families in the Inland Empire.
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Juice it Up! to Host In-Store "Feed It Up" Campaign from April - December 31, 2019
This spring, help "End Hunger Now" at your local Juice It Up! location. Participate by donating 5 food items for a $2 coupon, or making a cash donation at the register.
OLDER NEWS
Food Bank Hosts the First Annual Turkey-to-Go, thanks to Walmart!
Through the efforts of the community, Walmart donated 2,000 turkeys just in time for the holidays.
Day of Giving with FARSB, San Manuel, Mary's Mercy Center & LA Kings
A BIG thank you to San Manuel Tribe of Mission Indians, the Los Angeles Kings, and Mary's Mercy Center for a wonderful day of giving. We held an on-site food distribution, kids played hockey for the first time, and hot meals were distributed.
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Amazon Celebrates 5 years in the Inland Empire!
With a donation to local organizations, including FARSB!
Thank you Amazon for bringing a smile to our communities.
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All State Invests in the Inland Empire
Through the generous support of local All State agencies, FARSB was awarded a $5,000 grant to continue hunger-relief programs and initiatives.
Thank you Allstate!
Stater Bros. Donates 32,000 lbs. of Nutritious Food! 7/2017
As part of their Harvesting Hope In Our Community campaign, Stater Brothers donated over 32,000 pounds of food.
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FARSB Opens Districtwide Pantry for Perris Schools
Funded by the Pechanga Development Corporation's Foundation, FARSB is able to provide healthy, shelf stable foods for free for all 9 schools in the Perris Elementary School District!
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NEW Kids Market Opens at Parkridge Elementary School in Norco, CA
On March 27, 2019, we opened up our first Kids Market in the city of Norco, CA. We are pleased to now offer Parkridge Elementary School a free farmers market experience every month to the students and their families.
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NEW Kids Market Opens at E. Neal Elementary School in San Bernardino, CA
On March 22, 2019, we opened up our newest Kids Market at E. Neal Elementary School in San Bernardino, CA. Now the children of E. Neal Elementary will take home up to 15 pounds of both fresh and non-perishable goods every month.
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New Program, New Hope
20,000 pounds of food will be making its way to the critical need area of the High Desert via FARSB's HUB initiative.
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It's Hunger Action Month (HAM)
Hunger Action Month is a 30-day opportunity to help fight hunger. You can donate fund and time, or wear your favorite orange shirt.
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Give Where You Live
NBC4 promotes the importance of the Give Where You Live FARSB campaign.
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FARSB is Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
See how we do this and more to feed over 400,000 community members monthly.
First FARSB Gleaning Event a Success!
The pictures to the right cannot capture the fun we had collecting local citrus for our community. It was a wonderful partnership with California Citrus State Historic Park, and one we hope to have again.
Riverside Living Magazine
Charity Spotlight
In case you missed it, catch up on FARSB's feature in Riverside Living Magazine by clicking below. It is a quick and interesting read full of insights into food insecurity and the food banks mission to help others.
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Give Thanks by Giving
"The heart-breaking fact and harsh reality is that for the remaining one in seven adults and one of four children, Thanksgiving is just another day. For them the only thing in abundance is doubt.."
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Latina of Influence Nominee
FARSB's very own Stephanie Otero has been nominated for a community award. Her biography is inspiring and reminds us we all have a story to tell.
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FARSB Partners With ABC7 For Largest Food Drive in Southern California
FARSB Has a New Leader and a New Perspective
The region's major supplier of food for nonprofit organizations gets a new leader.