Redlands Daily Facts Brings Hope to the Holidays as Food Drive for Food Bank Begins

Redlands Daily Facts has a food drive each year for FARSB food bank, and for 2025, they have just begun. With a new goal to outdo themselves, they are hoping to bring in a thousand pounds of canned items to help support families in need over the holiday season. 

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Good Day LA Lists Food Pantry Services for Those Affected by Lapse in CalFresh Benefits

Amid the longest government shutdown in American history, SNAP or CalFresh benefits have lapsed as of November 1st, and recipients and federal workers are turning to food banks and pantries for free assistance. Good Day LA offered families a list of resources for those affected by the lapse in benefits. 

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FARSB Hosts Congressional Reps at Food Bank to Rally for SNAP Support during Gov't Shutdown

FARSB food bank in Riverside hosted IE lawmakers and Congressional Representatives at their location for a press conference to push for more support for SNAP during this time. This comes at a time when the shutdown threatens to push SNAP benefits for recipients. 

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Ground News Spreads the Word on Vital Benefits Lapsing in November

Ground News shared the somber news that food banks are bracing for a rise in need with the government shutdown continuing into November and SNAP benefits not going out. As many IE households rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families, this lack of funds will cause a steep rise in need among households during this time. Find out how food banks are preparing for this influx of neighbors.​

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Local Gazette Highlights SNAP Benefit Delays Amid Government Shutdown

Our friends and local partners at the Raincross Gazette are bringing awareness to the SNAP benefit delays coming November 1st, due to the prolonged government shutdown. Without these vital benefits, thousands of households with go without food and the hunger crisis will be exacerbated. Thank you for bringing attention to this critical issue! 

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SoCal Voices Podcast Highlights SNAP Changes with FARSB 

Angela Ross from SoCal Voices Podcast speaks with Rachel Bonilla, Public Affairs and Events Coordinator, about SNAP changes happening in the next few years with the implementation of HR-1 and how the IE community can come together and prepare for changes to come.

Listen to the full episode, Here!
 

Los Angeles Publications Spread Awareness of IE Struggles

SoCal news group throughout LA County are spreading the news about UCR's study on IE residents and their struggles with high cost of living. This article was published in several LA County area publications for folks to see across SoCal. 

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Read LA Daily News article, Here!

Read Pasadena Star News article, Here!

Read San Gabriel Valley Tribune article, Here!

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IE Community News Highlights FARSB's Food as Medicine Initiative Push for Healthcare Partnerships 

Media partners at IE Community News have published an article highlighting the report from the third year of grant funding for participating in the "Food as Medicine" program. This partnership works with healthcare clinics to screen for food insecurity and improves health and wellness while alleviating hunger concurrently. 

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Orange County Register Highlights IE Volunteers Serving their Community 

The OC Register published an article about FARSB's dedicated volunteers and how they serve their community through giving time to their local food bank warehouse. Read more to find out why they started volunteering and why they continue to see the positive impact of their hard work! 

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City News Group Helps FARSB Scare Away Hunger

FARSB media partners at City News Group have published our Scare Away Hunger Campaign to boost awareness of food insecurity during the Autumn season. For the month of October, help the food bank say RIP to food insecurity! 

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Patch News Published National Food As Medicine Report Featuring FARSB 

Food as Medicine has been a push for healthier options coming to food banks and Feeding America National food banks across the country are showcasing how the healthcare referral model of care is resulting in better health outcomes for neighbors in need. 

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Live Oak Canyon Announces FARSB as 1st Place Winner of Giveback Campaign

Live Oak Canyon made the announcement that FARSB is the first place winner of their Choose Your Cause, Cast Your Vote campaign. With voting open to the public, community members selected FARSB as the nonprofit of choice. This win comes with a grand prize of $4,500 in cash and $500 in prizes!

Read the full details, Here!

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San Bernardino Today Showcases Hunger Action Month with FARSB 

FARSB's media partners at San Bernardino Today have spread the word about Hunger Action Month to their wide audience for September. This marks the beginning of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity, with FARSB focusing on the Inland Empire! 

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San Bernardino American News Highlights FARSB's HAM and HAD Campaign 

Hunger Action Month is in September, with Hunger Action Day on the 9th. SB American News highlighted FARSB's use of collective action to boost awareness of food insecurity in the region and boosts the reach of our campaign through their large audience. "Take Action" with FARSB and SB American News this HAM and HAD! 

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City News Group Showcases TGIF in September 

Our media partners at City News Group have published an article on FARSB's TGIF program starting back up for the fall. Each Saturday in September will feature a new lesson on nutrition and boost health goals for each attendee.

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IEHP Foundation Presents: Fundraising Cohort '25

IEHP hosted it's 2025 Summer Vibrant Health Training Cohort and FARSB Development Director, Angela Jugon, is part of the group. Bringing together multiple nonprofits, this cohort focuses on how to better fundraise to meet program goals with growing needs. 

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Westside Story Newspaper Features FARSB Hunger Resource Center Anniversary

FARSB partners at City News Group have celebrated with the food bank for the new building's first anniversary. See what has happened within the first year and how it helped FARSB better serve the IE community. 

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Redlands Community News Speaks with FARSB CEO about SNAP Cuts & Effects

FARSB media partner, Redlands Community News, spoke with food bank CEO, Carolyn Fajardo, about the impending cuts from the recently passed Budget Reconciliation Bill. Find out what effects this bill will have on hunger in the IE and how FARSB is implementing changes to brace for the future. 

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Westside Story Newpaper Celebrates FARSB's HRC First Anniversary

FARSB's Hunger Resource Center turns one and Westside Story Newspaper highlights the celebration with stats on how the food bank's expansion has served the community within its first year of operation. 

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IE Community News Speaks with FARSB CEO on CalFresh/SNAP Cuts

Food bank CEO, Carolyn Fajardo, sat down with Manny Sandoval of IE Community News to speak about the potential harmful effects of sweeping SNAP changes in the current Budget Reconciliation Bill and how the IE community can help spread awareness of what's to come. 

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KFROG Promotes ABC7's Feed SoCal and Boosts Fundraising for FARSB 

KFROG saves the date for Feed SoCal 2025 and Heather Froglear joins the fun at Stater Bros. Markets in Ontario. Heather was onsite raffling off tickets for local events and promoting FARSB's hunger-relief programs to attendees. Thanks to Audacy, KFROG, and Heather Froglear for making this event a big success! 

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Stater Bros. Markets Hosts the 2025 Feed SoCal Event 

ABC7's Feed SoCal 2025 event was hosted at a local Stater Bros. Market in Ontario. With a large, newly-created space, the updated location allowed for local mascots, radio stations, and businesses to provide entertainment for the day and donations of food and funds to FARSB. Stater Bros. Markets promoted the event throughout the month to boost donations to the local food bank. 

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Newsbreak Reposts Multiple News Article for Feed SoCal 

Newsbreak covers breaking news as it happens and the site has reposted two separate articles published by local media partners. The first was from San Bernardino American News and the second from San Bernardino News Daily. This helps boost not only their reach, but FARSB's as well. Big shout-out to Newsbreak for always keeping up with the most up-to-date FARSB news! 

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City News Group Shares Feed SoCal Event to Large Audience Across IE 

City News Group shared FARSB's news of joining ABC7's 14th annual Feed SoCal event across their seven-area audience. This spans from Colton and Loma Linda, to Redlands and San Bernardino. This promotion helps reach folks to alleviate hunger in the IE alongside our food bank and ensures a successful food drive event on June 18th! 


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FARSB Joins ABC7's Feed SoCal for 14th Year of Food Drives

San Bernardino American News spreads the word about FARSB joining ABC7's 14th annual food drive event, benefitting SoCal food banks. Your local food bank, FARSB, will be representing the IE at Stater Bros. Market in Ontario - off Haven and Fourth - on June 18th to collect food and donations to help feed the IE this summer! 

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Kurt Schwabe becomes FARSB Board Chair

Inside UCR announced their excitement over professor Kurt Schwabe becoming the new Board Chair at FARSB. This announcement comes after years of collaboration as Schwabe was a longtime member of the food bank's Board of Directors. With extensive experience, Schwabe brings decades of knowledge to assist in alleviating hunger in the IE! 

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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: 
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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. 

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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. 

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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
 
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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! 
 
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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.  
 
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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. 
 
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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!
 
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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! 

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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!

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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.

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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! 

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San Bernardino Sun Begins Holiday Food Drive for IE 

FARSB's media partner in San Bernardino, the SB Sun, has geared up for their yearly holiday food drive. This food drive has gotten bigger each year with a new goal of getting over a thousand pounds of food for neighbors in need throughout Riverisde and SB Counties. 

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FOX11 News Offers  Resources for Free Food Assistance as Shutdown Continues 

Media outlet, FOX11 News, recently offered a list of free food assistance resources for SNAP recipients not receiving benefits for November, and FARSB was mentioned for those in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who've been affected by the lapse in benefits. 

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Public Now News Highlights IE Congressional Reps Press Conference at Local Food Bank

IE Congressional Representatives gathered at FARSB food bank in Riverside to support food assistance programs during the SNAP lapse and push for more government action to ensure IE families are not going hungry. 

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Publishes News of SNAP Cuts During Gov't Shutdown

As the government shutdown goes November, SNAP and WIC benefits for families in need will likely see a delay. As households rely on SNAP, many will be affected, and FARSB food bank highlights the drastic rise in need as this and the federal workers going without pay will exacerbate the hunger crisis. 

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Riverside Record Sheds Light on SNAP Delay for Riverside 
County Residents 

FARSB media partners at the Riverside Record featured Rachel Bonilla, FARSB's Marketing and Engagement Manager, in their article on SNAP benefit delays due to the government shutdown. As nearly 350K residents will be affected, Bonilla speaks on what FARSB, and other food banks are doing to prepare for the influx of need. 

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IE Community Resilient though Struggling with Cost of Living

IECF boosts the Press Enterprise's article featuring our Moreno Valley Senior Mobile Pantry Program food distribution in October. This highlights the growing needs of the area, but also the resilience of neighbors in the IE even as they're stuggling to afford basic necessities. 

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KCAL FM Helps FARSB Scare Away Hunger This October

Nothing is scarier than empty shelves, and neighbors in need this October need our help! KCAL FM is helping FARSB food bank say RIP to food insecurity with the Scare Away Hunger Campaign. This push for food, funds, time, and voice aims to raise awareness for hunger in the IE at a time when food insecurity isn't top of mind. 

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Whittier Daily Tribune Shines Light on IE Food Bank Volunteering 

FARSB has dedicated volunteers giving their time to the food bank warehouse for sorting products and helping with food distributions, and the Whittier Daily Tribune showcases the work they do to help feed their IE neighbors in need! 

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San Bernardino News Daily Promotes Campaign for Spooky Season

SB News Daily has published an article to spread the word about FARSB's Scare Away Hunger Campaign! Give food, funds, time, or voice for advocacy this October to raise awareness of food insecurity during this time of year. 

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Read the full article, Here! 

SB News Daily Promotes TGIF this September

San Bernardino News Daily shared the news with their IE audience that The Goodness in Food (TGIF) is back for September 2025! This program is FARSB's child nutrition course that features interactive lessons on food, sustainability, and healthy eating habits. 

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Westside Story Newspaper Delivers News of Disaster Relief for Evacuees 

FARSB media partners at Westside Story Newspaper has published the news of disaster relief going to those affected by the Rose Fire in Anza Valley. This delivery of goods shows the dedication to providing hunger-relief under all circumstances to neighbors in need. 

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City News Group Highlights FARSB's Disaster Relief Delivery

City News Group delivered the good news about FARSB's disaster relief delivery of 2,100 food boxes and over 300 gallons of water to Santa Rosa Indian Health Clinic. This relief was done through the partnership with CDSS and cements the food bank's commitment to ensure all those affected get hunger-relief! 

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KVCR Showcases FARSB Disaster Relief for Midday News

FARSB media partners at KVCR spoke on the food bank's recent delivery of disaster relief items to Santa Rosa Indian Health Clinic for evacuees affected by the Rosa Fire. This delivery was highlighted during their midday news segment and showcases FARSB's commitment to hunger-relief when disaster strikes. 

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Patch News Drives Hunger Action Month Awareness with FARSB Push for Action

FARSB's media partner, Patch News, highlights the food bank's need for action within the region amidst the looming budget and SNAP cuts. Harnessing collective action to alleviate hunger and food insecurity even at times of great need. 

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Read the full article, Here! 

Local Newspaper Highlights The Goodness in Life (TGIF) 

The Raincross Gazette highlighted FARSB's child nutrition education program, The Goodness in Food (TGIF) in their publication. With context about the program and how it helps alleviate hunger through nutrition education, they raised awareness of the program's lessons. 

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Read the full article Here! 

IEHP Foundation Spreading Awareness of Needs for Food Banks in IE 

The IEHP Foundation is spreading the news from SoCal News Group articles focusing on how fresh food is getting to food banks in the IE. Read about how funding effects food bank operations and the food availability for distributions and pantries. 

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Read the full article Here! 

City News Group Highlights FARSB's 1-Year Anniversary of New Building

FARSB partners at City News Group have celebrated with the food bank for the new building's first anniversary. See what has happened within the first year and how it helped FARSB better serve the IE community. 

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Read the full article Here! 

Newsbreak Highlights FARSB's Anniversary of 2024 Ribbon Cutting 

​Newbreak publishes a piece on FARSB Hunger Resource Center's first anniversary. This expansion allowed for the food bank to serve the community better and highlights statistics to prove it. 

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Fontana Herald News Speaks with FARSB Staff on SNAP Cuts and Effects on Hunger

FARSB media partner, Fontana Herald News, spoke with Public Affairs and Event Coordinator, Rachel Bonilla, about the SNAP cuts and changes coming with the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect hunger-relief in the IE. ​

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Raincross Gazette Publishes FARSB Budget Bill Statement

FARSB's advocacy comes in many forms and making a clear statement on the effects of the current Budget Reconciliation Bill ensures our community where we stand on hunger-relief policy effects. We thank our media partners at the Raincross Gazette for highlighting the effects of this budget bill on our local community and using our statement to show the consequences of these types of sweeping changes on food assistance programs like SNAP. 

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Read the full article Here! 

Food Bank News Discovers the True Effects of SB 1383

SB 1383 is a recently passed law that ensures businesses and distribution centers are donating food instead of throwing it out. Food Bank News is investigating the effects on food banks to find out the real cost of getting food away from landfills and to community members. Find out how it effects FARSB food bank and hear directly from CEO, Carolyn Fajardo about the pros and cons. 

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Read the full article Here! 

KCAL Rocks and Rolls out Calendar with Feed SoCal Event 

KCAL rocks the Inland Empire and they have posted our Feed SoCal event on their Community Calendar so their listeners can participate in our food drive. With visibility like this, community members can help out however they can and stop by the day-of to drop off canned food donations to feed their IE community.


See the full post Here! 

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Feed SoCal Wraps Up with Major Amazon Donation

ABC7's Feed SoCal event ended with a bang. Amazon delivered both food and funds for SoCal food banks like FARSB. Amazon came to deliver the food themselves and it was all caught of film. With over 2,200 pounds of food, volunteers to unload the donation, and a $25,000 check, FARSB got enough funds for over 125,000 meals for IE neighbors in need and ABC saw all of it! 

See the full story Here! 

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Press Enterprise Promotes Feed SoCal to Locals 

FARSB media partner, Press Enterprise, has shared our Feed SoCal  event with their readers throughout the IE. This will help bring locals to the area for our food drive event on June 18th at a local Stater Bros. Market in Ontario to boost our fundraising efforts for the summer! 



See the full post, Here! 

Patch News Shares CalFood Story to Boost Advocacy

FARSB is advocating for CalFood to promote budgets that fund hunger-relief in California and Patch News is sharing the article to boost our reach into the community. CalFood is vital to food bank operations and is currently at risk. Keep up on the CalFood advocacy and help us boost the budget for the coming years!  


Read the full article Here!

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CalFood Advocacy at Focus for FARSB 

San Bernardino American News published FARSB's latest press release as the food bank focuses on the CalFood budget. This drop in funding would weaken the food system food banks have worked to build, while worsening the food insecurity in the region. FARSB is calling on community members to act now by calling representatives and supporting this funding until June 15th. 

Read the full article 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! 

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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.
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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.

Press Enterprise Asks Readers to Support Food Drive for IE Residents 

Local media outlet, Press-Enterprise has once again started it's annual food drive benefitting FARSB food bank. This food drive for the holidays has garnered support from IE residents wanting to help feed the IE alongside the local food bank and has grown each year with a new goal for 2025: 1,000 pounds! 

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Read the full article, Here!

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ABC7 Showcases Food Assistance Resources for SNAP Recipients

FARSB media partners at ABC7 highlighted the needs of SNAP recipients during the federal shutdown as payments lapse as of November 1st. With over 700,000 people in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties being affected, support turns toward food banks to boost relief efforts. 

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Read the full article, Here!

IE Lawmakers Gather for Press Conference on SNAP Lapse and Government Shutdown

Congress members Raul Ruiz, Pete Aguilar, Norma Torres, and Mark Takano gathered at FARSB food bank, holding a press conference on SNAP lapses in funding during the government shutdown. These IE lawmakers spotlight the impact of SNAP cuts on 42 million Americans. 

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Read the full article, Here!

San Bernardino Sun Details SNAP Lapse at Critical Time

SNAP benefits are ​getting ready to lapse on the first of the month, and families and food banks are gearing up for an immediate rise in need. Find out what FARSB and others are doing to boost their donations and get more food out to neighbors in need. 

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Read the full article, Here!

Black Voice News Boosting Awareness of Resources Affected by SNAP Lapse

Breanna Reeves from Black Voice News published an article about CA Governor Newsome deploying the National Guard to food banks, highlighting the needs of the IE and how our state is preparing for the SNAP/CalFresh cuts likely coming on November 1st. 

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Read the full article, Here!

Food Bank News Showcases Largest Food Banks of 2025 

FARSB made the list of Top 300 Food Banks of 2025, measured by total revenue. This highlights the high resources-high needs area of the IE, which moves 3.1 million pounds of food through the warehouse each month. 

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Read the full article, Here!

Local Publication Highlights IE Residents' Struggling, Citing New UCR Study 

The Press Enterprise has published a study done by UCR highlighting the needs of IE families struggling to keep up with the cost of living. This article dives into the intricacies of food insecurity and what drives neighbors in need to food banks when they don't have enough. 

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Read the full article, Here!

Press Enterprise Boosts Volunteers Helping Food Banks Feed the IE 

Press Enterprise published an article through several publications focusing on volunteers from FARSB food bank. These volunteers help feed the Inland Empire neighbors in need through giving time at the warehouse. This story highlights the amazing residents helping others and the incredible spirit of giving that encompasses living in SoCal! 

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Read the full article, Here!

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Newsbreak Showcases Scare Away Hunger Campaign 

Newsbreak posted an article to boost awareness of food insecurity in the IE. With their large reach, audiences can see how they can support FARSB food bank by giving food, funds, time, or voice to advocate for hunger-relief! 

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Read the full article, Here! 

IEHP Vibrant IE Nonprofit Network Cohort Graduations

FARSB's Development Director, Angela Jugon, participated in the IEHP's Vibrant IE Fundraising Cohort and recently graduated from the training sessions. 

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San Bernardino Today Shares News of Disaster Relief to Anza Community after Fire 

San Bernardino Today is sharing the news about disaster relief going out to those affected by the Rosa Fire near the Anza community. This delivery contained 2,100 food boxes and over 300 gallons of water for families affected by the evacuation orders. Thanks SB Today for sharing the good news about hunger-relief! 

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Read the full article, Here! 

FARSB Makes Food Bank News High Honor Roll 2025

Food Bank News has published their annual Advocacy Honor Roll and FARSB has made the list for another year! There are four categories they rate a food bank's website on, and making this list means your local food bank has checked all the boxes. 

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Red the full article, Here!

Westside Story Newspaper "Takes Action" with Hunger Action Month Campaign 

Westside Story Newspaper showcases FARSB's push for collective action this September for Hunger Action Month (HAM). With several ways to get involved in hunger-relief, they are highlighting the need for food assistance in the IE and boosting awareness for HAM! 

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Read the full article, Here!

RP&B CPAs Chooses FARSB as Charity of Choice

Local CPAs at RP&B choose a single nonprofit to benefit from employee donations, and for 2025, they picked FARSB! Our food bank will receive donations from their business throughout the year to help boost our efforts in the community. 

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Read the full article Here! 

Newsbreak Spreads the IE Voice's Article on FARSB's Client-Choice Pantry 

Newsbreak reposted an article originally published by IE Voice, after their staff toured the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman. This article features the pantry information and how FARSB is reaching those most in need through their healthcare partners. 

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Read the full article Here! 

KVCR Interviews FARSB about Budget Bill Passing and Potential Funding Cuts

KVCR's news team spoke with FARSB's Public Affairs and Event Coordinator, Rachel Bonilla, about the effects of the newly passed Big Beautiful Bill and USDA cuts. Bonilla speaks on the effects for the food bank and the IE community they serve. 

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Listen to the full interview Here! 

Live Oak Canyon Celebrates 45th Anniversary with a Giveback Campaign