ABC7 Showcases Report of 1/3 of Households Struggling to Make Ends meet

ABC7 reports on the findings that 1/3 of all households in CA are having trouble making ends meet as food insecurity is on the rise. FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo, speaks on the rising needs of the IE community and how the food bank is expanding it's efforts to combat hunger among cuts in funding. 

Watch the full video Here! 

 

FARSB's Good News is Spreading Far & Wide Through Local News Channels 

Mother's Day just passed and FARSB hosted a special drive-thru food distribution for the holiday weekend in addition to their monthly program. News of the food bank feeding 300 households with hams, shelf-stable items, and fresh produce is spreading with news channels like Yahoo News, Newsbreak, and Ground News reposting articles about the distribution! 

Check out the posts below: 
Yahoo News 
Newsbreak 
Ground News 

 

KCAL News Shares the Goodness with a Tour of the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman in Riverside

KCAL News highlighted the new Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman at FARSB food bank in Riverside. With its recent opening, the pantry serves an average of 200 households a month and has two referral partners to provide access to clients who need immediate assistance. The focus on client choice is highlighted in FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo's interview, who is a continual advocate for client choice. 

Watch the full video Here!

 

Black Voice News Captures the California Volunteers' Hiring Push Despite Cuts in Funding 

FARSB hosted Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, Riverside Mayor, and Chief Service Officer for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, Josh Fryday, at the FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside to announce the hiring of 10,000 California Service Corps members despite the federal government deciding on cuts in funding. 

Read the full article Here!

 

Soup-reme Sponsor, DCH Subaru of Riverside Creates Wonderful Tribute for Curbing Hunger Soup Luncheon at FARSB

As Presenting Sponsor of Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps, DCH Subaru of Riverside created and shared a video tribute to their experience of the event. Take a look and see how the event went!
 
Watch the full video Here! 

 

Great Scott! FARSB Named Nonprofit of the Year 2024 by Riverside Chamber

The IE's largest food bank, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) took home the gold being awarded Nonprofit of the Year for 2024 by the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce. FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo and Board Chair, Danielle Oehlman (pictured above), accepted the award on the food bank's behalf at the Chamber's 125th Inaugural Celebration! Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads - Doc Brown
 
Read the full story Here! 

 

FARSB's Spring Session of The Goodness in Food  Featured in Local News Story

Press Enterprise featured FARSB's TGIF Spring session as a highlight for their subscribers. TGIF is FARSB's child nutrition program which is free to the public and promotes sustainability, nutrition education, and allows attendees to try freshly-grown produce! 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

Press Enterprise Invites Local Community to Attend Food Bank Soup Luncheon

The Press Enterprise is promoting FARSB's Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps event where community members, volunteers, and donors come together to discuss how to address hunger in the IE. Hear from FARSB staff members and the CEO, Carolyn Fajardo on best ways to get involved in 2025.  
 
Read full article Here! 

 

City News Group Helps to Curb Hunger with FARSB's Soup Luncheon 

City News Group ran a story about our Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps soup luncheon event on their 7-city platform that stretches all over the IE! Read about what the food bank has in store for 2025. 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

Hey SoCal Showcases Holiday Turkey Distributions to Fight Food Insecurity in Winter Months

Hey SoCal showcased our holiday food distributions as food bank brings holiday cheer to families in need throughout the IE community during the season of giving!
 
Read full article Here! 

 

UCR Policy Chats welcomes FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo to Discuss Policy Changes

FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo joins UCR Policy Chats podcast to speak about policies affecting food insecurity. Learn about how advocating for public policy to reflect the needs of the community is essential to creating meaningful change. 

Listen to the full episode Here!

 

104.7 Spotlights Can Tree Wonderland: Grinch Edition on Community Collective

FARSB Communications Coordinator, Rachel Bonilla, was on Community Collective on Old School 104.7 and invites audience to the food bank's Can Tree Wonderland event. This year, the event goes green with the Grinch theme, featuring Whoville houses and décor and a Grinch-impersonator!

Listen live, Here!

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 those affected by the Natural Disaster! 

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 in Riverside!

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. 

Watch Now!

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. 

Read Now!

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. 

Read Now!

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.

Allegion Donates $5000 to FARSB 

Thank you to Allegion for contributing to our hunger-relief efforts with a generous gift of $5,000. With your support, FARSB will be able to provide up to 35,000 meals to those experiencing hunger in the Inland Empire. 

Read the blog post 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

Westside Story Newspaper Celebrates Mother's Day by Highlighting FARSB's Food Distribution

The holiday weekend has passed and in honor of Mother's Day, FARSB had an additional food distribution to help families needing more food for Mother's Day. This drive-thru distribution served 300 households and the Westside Story Newspaper is sharing the news with our community. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, caregivers, and anyone else ensuring our next generation is being cared for! 

Read the full article Here! 

 

IE Community News Spreads the News that FARSB's Mother's Day Distribution  Feeds 300 Households 

IE Community News spreads the word about FARSB's drive-thru Mother's Day food distribution on Friday, May 9th at the Jefferson warehouse. This special event was made possible through Walmart's Spark Good Local Community Grants, which enabled the food bank to have an additional distribution for the IE community. 

Read the full article Here!

 

Raincross Gazette attends CA Volunteers Press Event at Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino 

Raincross Gazette published and highlighted California's Office of the Governor's Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday's, initiative to hire 10,000 more services corps members and highlighting the expansion against the stark backdrop of federal cuts and layoffs. This event was held at the FARSB Hunger Resource Center and featured Mayor Lock Dawson and FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo speaking about the impact of the program in Riverside. 

Read the full article Here!

 

ABC7 Covers California Service Corps Hosting Press Conference at FARSB Hunger Resource Center

Riverside Mayor, Patricia Lock Dawson and Chief Service Officer within the office of Governor Gavin Newsom, Josh Fryday, announce the hiring of 10,000 paid service members into the CollegeCorps, California Climate Action Corps, Youth Jobs Corps, and AmeriCorps. The press conference was held at FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside and food bank CEO, Carolyn Fajardo highlighted the major impact the California Service Corps has on nonprofits. 
 
Watch the full video Here!

 

FARSB Joins Nourishing Neighbors' Million-Hour Volunteer Rally Sweepstakes

San Bernardino American News highlights FARSB getting involved with Nourishing Neighbors' Million-Hour Volunteer Rally Sweepstakes, which offers volunteers the chance to log their hours to win great prizes. FARSB volunteers can also choose our food bank to receive a generous donation if they are chosen as a winner!
 
Read the full story Here! 

 

FARSB CEO talks Hunger-Relief for Child Nutrition Month on IEHP Podcast 

The latest IEHP podcast Covering Your Health episode "Tackling Food Insecurity Together," features Evelyn Erives speaking with FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo about the food bank operations and about The Goodness in Food (TGIF) program for kids during Child Nutrition Month! 
 
Listen to the full podcast Here! 

 

UCR Celebrates Food Bank Partnership with R'Pantry at 10-Year Anniversary Event on Campus

UCR celebrated the decade-long partnership with FARSB through the R'Pantry collaboration to help struggling college students by giving out awards, hosting a party, and a getting a fancy new ride! 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

Press Enterprise Comes to FARSB's Hunger Resource Center to See Food Bank's Fresh Take on Client-Choice

The Press Enterprise came to FARSB's Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman opening to capture the shopping experience firsthand and get a preview of the client-choice model with first round of recipients. 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

Westside Story Newspaper Publicizes Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps

FARSB's first event of 2025 is Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps soup luncheon, which kicks off in February, and Westside Story Newspaper publishes our news to spread the word! Attend the event and see what programs and distributions are coming in the new year. 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

New CAVA Restaurant Brings Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine to Rialto and Funds to FARSB Food Bank

CAVA brings fresh Mediterranean cuisine to Rialto with Grand Opening of new restaurant and partners with FARSB to give customer register donations to food bank with a $1,000 company match!

Read the full article Here!

 

Press Enterprise joins FARSB at Can Tree Wonderland: Grinch Edition 

FARSB media partner, Press Enterprise, captured our Can Tree Wonderland: Grinch Edition and enjoyed the day at our food bank. The day was complete with life-size Whoville houses, Grinch-themed mini-fair games, and the Grinch himself!

Read the full article, Here!

City of Riverside promotes Can Tree Wonderland! 

The City of Riverside helps get the word out about our Can Tree Wonderland: Grinch Edition! They invited the community to enjoy community, Christmas, and canned food donations while experiencing Whoville take over the warehouse!

Read now, 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 published a story on our food bank's disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Helene 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! 

Listen Now!

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. 

Listen Now!

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.

Yahoo News Shares FARSB's Feeding with Healthcare Expansion with the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman

Yahoo News shared KCAL News/CBS2 story on FARSB's Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman! The pantry is an expansion of their healthcare partnerships and accepts referrals through clinics for those deemed food insecure and aims to transition them to consistent food distributions along with additional community resources. 

Watch the full story Here! 
 

KTLA 5 News Celebrates Mother's Day by Highlighting Local Food Bank  Feeding 300 Households 

FARSB hosted a special drive-thru food distribution for Mother's Day on Friday May 9th, at its Jefferson St. warehouse. The food bank gave out 300 hams, a box of shelf-stable food items, and a box of produce for families facing food insecurity this holiday. This special drive-thru event was in addition to the food bank's regularly schedule monthly food distributions, which occurred later that same day. 

Read the full article Here!

 

AM 870 Speaks with FARSB about Nourishing Neighbors' Million-Hour Volunteer Rally Sweepstakes

FARSB's Communications Coordinator, Rachel Bonilla, speaks with AM 870 to talk more about the Nourishing Neighbors' sweepstakes. Volunteers have until May 15th, 2025 to log their hours to be entered into sweepstakes raffle. Prizes like free groceries for a year and a potential donation to your choice of local nonprofit is on the line! 

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Nourishing Neighbors' Million-Hour Volunteer Rally Sweepstakes Highlighted in Westside Story Newspaper

Nourishing Neighbors' annual volunteer hour rally gives volunteers a chance to log hours and be entered into a raffle to win huge prizes. Westside Story Newspaper highlights FARSB's participation and spreads the word to volunteers in the IE! 
 
Read the full article Here!

 

Champion for Vibrant Health: IEHP Foundation Highlights FARSB 

The IEHP Foundation interviewed FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo, as part of their Champion for Vibrant Health initiative! They highlight FARSB's new Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman as Fajardo speaks on the importance of client-choice, food insecurity in the Inland Empire, and bringing dignity back to food assistance! 
 
Read the full story Here! 

 

KSGN Promotes TGIF Spring Session to their Listeners

Local radio station KSGN gets ready for TGIF this March by adding the dates of each Saturday session to their calendar. Interested in joining, follow the registration link to sign up today and look out for next session coming this fall! 
 
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SB News Daily Showcases Grant to Assist Food Bank with Hunger-Relief 

San Bernardino News Daily showcases S Mark Taper Foundation's generous $150,000 grant funding to FARSB's food bank to alleviate hunger throughout the coming year in the Inland Empire! 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

City of Riverside Promotes Soup Luncheon,  Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps

The City of Riverside marked it's Community Calendar for February 25th with FARSB's Curbing Hunger: Bridging Gaps event! Join today to gain insights into current initiatives and see how to fight hunger in the IE. 
 
Read full article Here! 

 

Patch News Showcases Wal-Mart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign Impact in the IE

Patch News wrote about the incredible impact of Wal-Mart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign benefitting local food banks like FARSB with funds coming from generous customers at the local retail locations! 
 
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IEHP Foundation Highlights FARSB as a Recipient of the Recent Round of Grant Confirmations in IE

IEHP Foundation gives grants to strengthen leadership at local nonprofits like FARSB to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in the IE community! 

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AM 870 highlights FARSB Bringing Holiday Cheer and Meals to the IE

Am 870 The Answer interviewed Rachel Bonilla, FARSB Communications Coordinator, regarding the Holiday Turkey Distribution that served over 300 community members. Spread more holiday cheer and read how turkeys made meals and good times over the holidays!

Listen live, Here!

Carolyn Fajardo Celebrates Two-Year Milestone with the Inland Empire Magazine

FARSB CEO, Carolyn Fajardo is featured in the December 2024 issue of the Inland Empire Magazine discussing her role at FARSB and her journey to becoming CEO. From entry level to executive, find out how her experience leads her and the food bank into a future with food security. 

Read now, Here!

The local Raincross Gazette highlights FARSB packing event

The Raincross Gazette has a newsletter sent our to Riverside residents, and in their recent edition they highlighted our disaster relief!

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FARSB's Aldi Packing Event Highlighted in IE Business Daily

The Inland Empire Business Daily
 highlighted FARSB's Aldi Packing Day event featuring volunteers packing disaster relief packages for victims of Hurricane Helene! 

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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!

Listen to FARSB Programs Director on Sabiduria Latina!

Listen to our Programs Director, Jackie Arias, on Sabiduria Latina speak about what FARSB is doing for Hunger Action Month and how you can get involved. Spanish speakers - this one's for you!

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Escucha ahora!

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.
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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. 

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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! 
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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. 

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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.