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Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Results Are In: $71,657.07
Walmart and Sam's Club's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign resulted in over $71,000 being donated to FARSB food bank. This total stems from manufacturer's donations, customer register donations, and corporate donations to kick off the campaign.
IEHP Foundation Spreads News of Storytelling Cohort
The IEHP Foundation held it's Storytelling Cohort for nonprofits in the IE to strengthen and inspire change in our communities. This cohort taught attendees the importance of ethical storytelling and wrapped with a presentation from each member showcasing what they learned.
CFR Highlights Gleaning
Community Forward Redlands newsletter highlighted FARSB's gleaning efforts across the city. With adding partnerships with Rosabel Young and Kimberly Crest, thousands of pounds of fresh produce has been transferred to pantries across both Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
FARSB Makes the Advocacy High Honor Roll for 2026
Food Bank News released their annual report: Advocacy Honor Roll, which features the top food banks excelling in digital advocacy. FARSB has made the list for the fourth year for keeping up-to-date on four categories: SNAP assistance, policy priorities, calls to action, and having a dedicated advocacy page. This showcases the trend of food banks getting more involved in policy to address the root causes of hunger.
Read the full report, Here!
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San Bernardino County News Addresses State Funding
San Bernardino American News highlighted FARSB's urgent call for state funding to address hunger and food insecurity in the Inland Empire (IE) as the governor's budget was reviewed. Food banks are reeling from HR-1 implementation and USDA cuts, and CalFood is nearly halved would cause hunger to rise in the IE.
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Raincross Gazette Features FARSB in CalFood Showcase
The local food bank warned of potential issues with a drop in funding through the CalFood Program, and local news outlet, the Raincross Gazette showcased the coming changes if the current amount isn't sustained. Food bank leaders tell of a loss in funding effects on food bank operations and how it could increase food insecurity within the region.
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ABC7 Kicks off Feed SoCal Benefitting Local Food Banks
FARSB joins ABC7 for the 15th annual Feed SoCal food and fund drive benefitting four local food banks. As the representative for the Inland Empire (IE), donations from Stater Bros. markets in the area, funds go to FARSB to help fund hunger-relief programs during the summer months when food insecurity rates rise and school meals end with the school year.
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SB American News Highlights Enterprise Mobility Donation
Local news outlet, San Bernardino American News, shares the good news of Enterprise Mobility's donation to FARSB food bank for $50,000! This donation was from the company's "Fill Your Tank" Program dedicating millions of dollars to nonprofits to improve food security and community resources for neighbors in need.
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Univision muestra las necesidades del banco de alimentos
La CEO de FARSB, Joanna Solorio, y la socio comunitaria en Lighthouse of Hope, Donna Sautia, fueron destacadas en una historia de Univision sobre los posibles recortes en la financiación de CalFood que afectan a los bancos de alimentos y a la comunidad que sirven. Con un riesgo de caída del 90 % en el presupuesto estatal, los artículos nutritivos y de origen local pueden dejar de estar disponibles para quienes más los necesitan.
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FARSB Urges State Budget to Include CalFood Funding
KTLA featured FARSB Interim CEO, Joanna Solorio, and Community Partner pantry Lighthouse of Hope CEO, Donna Sautia, together at a local food distribution to speak on the impacts that decreasing CalFood funding would have on neighbors in need throughout Riverside County. With a 90% drop in funding, a lot is at risk for food banks and the community they serve.
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News Reports Rising Gas Prices to Hit Food Banks
Local media outlet, Press Enterprise, features Marketing & Engagement Manager - Rachel Bonilla, to speak on the effects of rising gas prices on food bank operations. With costs expected to soar in the coming weeks, FARSB and others are hoping for a resolution sooner rather than later, as high costs affect warehouse operations, deliveries, and partner pantry network.
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Tribal News Spreads Far & Wide with Newsbreak
Local media outlet, Newsbreak, has helped to boost news of the generous $100,000 grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation that was gifted to FARSB to help fund the Nourish Now program. This emergency delivery service supports disabled seniors and homebound individuals with supplemental food boxes to ensure access to healthy items.
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Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope Making Headlines
FARSB's annual soup-kitchen style luncheon is in March and is serving hope while serving soup! This simple lunch offers soup and bread while food bank staff presents current hunger-relief programs and upcoming changes and even features a client speaker telling their story of food insecurity and why food assistance is needed.
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The Modesto Bee Highlights Food Drive Benefitting IE
The Modesto Bee, though in Central Valley, showcased the Southern California news outlets' food drive benefitting FARSB, which succeeded in hitting the expanded goal for the year. For the last weeks of 2025, the community helped them collect over 1,000 pounds of canned and shelf-stable items to donate to the Riverside food bank.
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SoCal News Group's Food Drive is Nearing End Goal
FARSB's media partners at SoCal News Group are currently having their annual food drive for the IE and are nearing their goal of 1,000 pounds collected. Their boosting their canned good numbers by asking for last-minute donations to ensure they hit their goal. All canned goods collected will go to FARSB food bank to help feed the IE.
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FARSB's 45th Year Comes to a Close
FARSB media partners at Westside Story Newspaper helped FARSB food bank celebrate and reflect on its 45th year in operation. With a look at the past, changes over the years, and the advocacy work still needed, this aims to take an honest look at what the role food banks play in food equity.
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MSN News Picks up Patch Featuring FARSB's Can Tree Wonderland Event
MSN News reposted the article originally written by Patch News, which helps boost the reach of the good news! The article features the food bank's holiday food drive event and highlights the $60,000 raised to fund food bank operations during the holiday season.
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SB News Daily Features FARSB Event Supplying Food and Hope for Families
Your local food bank, FARSB, was highlighting for it's Can Tree Wonderland food drive event, which brought thousands of pounds of canned goods to the food bank for holiday distributions for neighbors in need. Funds were raised and totaled over $60,000 to support food bank operations.
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Press Enterprise Published Story on Food Bank Holiday Food Drive Event
FARSB media partners at Press Enterprise have published an article featuring the food bank's annual Can Tree Wonderland event. This event bring groups together to collect or purchase canned goods for families in need while offering a community event with festive activities to enjoy with your family!
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City News Group Highlights Can Tree Wonderland Holiday Food Drive Event
FARSB is hosting it's 5th Annual Can Tree Wonderland event which features a decorating competition after groups collect canned goods and build holiday trees with them. After building the tree displays, attendees can view and vote for their favorite at the community event featuring Dutch Bros coffee, Mamma Mia pizza slices, and Orangewood Farms petting zoo!
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KCAL FM Announces Can Tre Wonderland: NY Rockin' Christmas to SoCal Audience
FARSB media partners at KCAL FM have announced the local food bank's annual fundraiser and food drive event: Can Tree Wonderland. This year, it will have a NY theme complete with Coney Island mini fair games to play, NY pizza slices to enjoy, and photos with Santa!
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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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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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Scare Away Hunger Begins
FARSB is laying hunger to rest with their Scare Away Hunger campaign! This campaign aims to highlight the needs of families struggling with food insecurity during a time when giving food is not on people's minds. You can help boost the campagin by donating today.
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What's Up Inland Empire Hosts FARSB for HAM
Marketing & Engagement Manager, Rachel Bonilla, was featured on the What's Up Inland Empire podcast to talk about Hunger Action Month (HAM). The podcast focuses on topics that are dear to residents of the IE, and hunger and food insecurity is a big one with over 684,000 folks affected.
City News Group Spreads Honor Roll Status
City News Group published a story about FARSB making the Food Bank News Advocacy High Honor Roll for the 4th year in a row. This was done by having SNAP resources on the food bank's website, showcasing policy priorities, and offering additional resources for advocacy.
IEHP Foundation Highlights Cohort Graduates for 2026
FARSB's Marketing & Engagement Manager, Rachel Bonilla, was featured along with her entire cohort on the IEHP Foundation's website. The foundation highlighted the cohort graduates at the end of the training sessions and featured all nonprofit attendees who learned how to effectively and ethically tell neighbor-led stories to boost hunger-relief.
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University Newspaper Visits FARSB, Talks Funding Risks
The University of California Riverside's student newspaper team, The Highlander News, came to tour the food bank warehouse with Interim CEO, Joanna Solorio, and talked about the potential funding drops if CalFood isn't added into the state funding priorities. With high needs, Solorio speaks on the risk for neighbors if funding is cut, and what the food bank would do next.
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The Shelby Reports on Fight Hunger. Spark Change
National news outlet The Shelby Report picked up on our food bank joining Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign across the nation. With donations made to Feeding America food banks across the US, all proceeds go to local food banks depending on the location where the donation was made. Make a difference for your community today and donate or purchase a participating product to support hunger-relief.
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Local News Shares News of Food Bank Donation
San Bernardino News Daily highlights a recent donation for $50,000 to FARSB food bank. This donation was gifted through Enterprise Mobility's "Fill Your Tank" program, which aims to improve community resources and boost hunger-relief. Through donations of this caliber the food bank is able to support their operations throughout the Inland Empire (IE).
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Press Enterprise Showcases FARSB Funding Concerns
The Press Enterprise was onsite at Lighthouse of Hope with CEO, Donna Sautia, and FARSB Interim CEO, Joanna Solorio, to showcase food bank concerns for CalFood funding and the impacts for folks in Riverside County who frequent pantries like Donna's. With the current funding of $110 million potentially dropping to just $8 million, the concern for food banks is that families in the region will lose access to vital food resources at a time when the cost of living is hitting households.
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Newsbreak Highlights FARSB Food Bank & CalFood Funds
Local news outlet, Newsbreak, highlighted the needs of the region with the impact of CalFood funding at risk in the new state budget. CalFood funding would drop 90%, taking away over $2 million in funds that goes to California food banks. This funding also boosts the local economy as it supports purchases directly from local farms and food producers and provides fresher, more nutrient-rich food options.
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FARSB's Food As Medicine Partnership Highlighted
City News Group highlights FARSB as part of the Food As Medicine initiative striving to partner healthcare clinics with food banks to streamline food assistance for patients already receiving care. This approach allows patients to be screened for food insecurity, then given a box of curated, nutritious items, boosting health outcomes for community members in the region through healthy eating.
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Rice Select Concludes Jar of Hope Initiative at FARSB
FARSB received a large donation of about 20 pallets of Rice Select product including rice and quinoa as part of Riviana Foods Inc.'s Jars of Hope Initiative. This donation came with a check donation to the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to help support their entire food bank network throughout the state.
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Rice Select Concludes Jar of Hope Initiative at FARSB
Riviana Foods Inc, the largest rice manufacturer in America, made a large donation of Rice Select products to conclude the Jars of Hope initiative to FARSB. The organization also made a donation to California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to help boost food banks across the entire state.
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Riverside Marks Calendar for Food Bank Soup Lunch
The City of Riverside houses the FARSB food bank warehouse where the nonprofit's informational soup luncheon is being held this March, and they've added it to their Community Calendar. This event is a networking and advocacy luncheon where attendees receive updates on programs and insights into the upcoming initiatives in the IE.
See the full calendar, Here!
SoCal News Group Food Drive Exceeds Goal
Our SoCal publication group wrapped up its holiday food drive with donations going to the IE community, and they have exceeded their set goal. With over 1,000 pounds of food as their starting goal for this annual drive, they were able to boost donations to succeed. Thanks to SoCal News Group for all their help bringing in donations for families in need within the IE!
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IEHP Foundation Features FARSB Staff in Fundraising Cohort for 2026
IEHP Foundation launched its 2026 Storytelling for Advocacy & Fundraising Cohort and published the list of participants which featured FARSB's Marketing & Engagement Manager, Rachel Bonilla. This cohort aims to boost storytelling for nonprofits to ensure a strong voice for advocacy, and to help showcase impact.
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SB American News Features Celebration & Reflection at Riverside Food Bank
FARSB is celebrating and reflecting on its 45th year in operation as the needs in the region continue to grow. Your local food bank is boosting advocacy work to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food they need while showcasing the work being done in the Inland Empire.
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FARSB News Spreads Far and Wide with Newsbreak
Patch News Highlights Can Tree Event Raising $60,000 for Hunger-Relief in IE
FARSB media partners at Patch News celebrated our food bank's Can Tree Wonderland event raising over $60,000 through the food drive fundraiser in December. This year, folks created festive canned good displays to bring hope to neighbors in need throughout the Inland Empire this holiday season.
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Local Subaru Dealership Participates in Can Tree Wonderland at FARSB
Local dealership, DCH Subaru of Riverside, sponsored and competed in the food bank's Can Tree Wonderland decorating contest. They even created a video of their experience from the event and posted in online for others to see. This year, they opted for a baseball-themed LA Dodgers tree complete with turf, bases, and a LA tree topper!
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San Bernardino News Daily Boosts Holiday Food Bank Event for IE
Local news publication SB News Daily published an article mentioning FARSB's 5th annual Can Tree Wonderland event. This festive event offers a chance to support hunger-relief efforts for the holiday season with the opportunity to participate in a spirited decorating competition.
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Raincross Gazette Mentions Can Tree Wonderland: NY Rockin' Christmas Edition
With the holiday season on it's way, the Raincross Gazette showcased your local food bank's annual Can Tree Wonderland event. This year with a new theme of NY Rockin' Christmas, there will be Coney Island mini fair games, NY pizza slices, and Santa photos in front of the NYC skyline.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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SoCal News Group Outlets Shine Light on IE NGOs
Media outlet SoCal News Group has several IE publications, and all highlighted the Storytelling Cohort for nonprofits in the region. This training cohort brought together multiple IE organizations to learn about effective storytelling, frameworks, and ethical dilemmas with sensitive topics.
SB American News Boosts Hunger Action Month
FARSB media partners at SB American News have spread the word about Hunger Action Month (HAM). They published the story in their recent issue and highlighted the nationwide movement to end hunger across the U.S. Play your part this HAM by giving food, funds, time, or your voice and be the missing piece we need to create a hunger-free IE.
RainCross Gazette Highlights FAM3 Health Partnership
FARSB's part of the Food As Medicine 3.0 (FAM3) report was highlighted with the release of the full report from the national office. This report highlighted the successes of healthcare partnerships with FARSB's FoodRx program that provided patients with food insecurity screenings and nutrious food boxes, as needed. With lowered hospitalizations and an increased intake of fresh produce, it links food banks and clinics to better overall health.
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Redlands Heeds Warning of CalFood Funding Drop
Community Forward Redlands boosts news of FARSB's warning that a drop in CalFood funding could make food insecurity rise, forming a task force to tackle the issue. With the new creation of this task force, the city aims to boost food security in the region to combat the potential cuts coming from the state budget, which currently includes $38 of $110 million asked for from California food banks.
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Local News Group Highlights CalFood Funding at Risk
CalFood is state funding for food banks to make purchases from local farmers, but is at risk during the governor's current budget revise. With an almost 90% drop if funding being proposed, food banks leaders warn of potential issues. Joanna Solorio, Interim CEO, warns of chilling effects on community members who rely on food banks if funding doesn't come through.
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FARSB Joins 13th Annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change
Walmart and Sam's Club kicked off the 13th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign across all stores nationwide. This campaign allows for customer donations at the register and through purchasing certain participating products to help boost food donations to food banks across the nation. Simply purchase a participating product or make a donation at check-out!
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USA Today Captures Coming CalFresh Shift Impacts
With changes to the SNAP/CalFresh program happening over the next year, USA Today spoke with food banks to see how the need in the state will be affected by these changes. They spoke with Rachel Bonilla, Marketing & Engagement Manager at Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) who expressed the high needs of the area and what these changes could cause for those who already rely on food assistance.
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Spectrum News 1 Shares FARSB Concern for CalFood
FARSB CEO, Joanna Solorio, and community partner at Lighthouse of Hope, Donna Sautia, were featured on Spectrum News 1 story about the potential cuts for CalFood funding affecting food banks and the community they serve. With a 90% drop at risk in the state budget, nutritious, locally sourced items may no longer be available to those who need it most.
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MSN Shares Somber News of CalFood Funding at Risk
MSN News shared KTLA's story on FARSB's pantry partner network and the negative effects decreasing the state budget could have on neighbors in need in Riverside County. Interim CEO, Joanna Solorio, joins Lighthouse of Hope CEO, Donna Sautia, to speak about the needs of the area and what would happen if funding doesn't go through during a critical time when other funding already being cut.
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CSUSB's Campus Radio Celebrates FARSB 45th Year
FARSB's Marketing & Engagement Manager, Rachel Bonilla, was live on Coyote Radio, CSUSB's local radio station to speak about the food bank's 45th year in operation coming to a close at the end of 2025. Listen to the full interview to hear how FARSB is advocating for better hunger-relief and doubling-down on support for the IE.
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Yuhaaviatam Grants FARSB $100,000 for Nourish Now
FARSB's long-time partnership with Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has flourished, with the gifting $100,000 to fund the food bank's emergency delivery program for homebound individuals. This news was spread by local media partners at City News Group, helping boost awareness of the program and showcase the generosity of our community supporters.
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Local News Highlights Soup Luncheon at FARSB
Moreno Valley (MoVal) City News Group highlights FARSB's Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope soup luncheon event! This March brings back the informational soup luncheon at the food bank warehouse with a presentation updating locals about the current hunger-relief programs and initiatives to alleviate hunger in the IE. Soup and bread will be served.
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Newsbreak Shares News of Food Drive Success
Newsbreak is a publication that boosts news stories for better reach, and this time they reposted The Modesto Bee's article on a local food drive benefitting FARSB. The SoCal News Group made a goal for its annual food drive and succeeded to beat that number by collecting over a - literal - ton of food.
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IE News Makes it All Around the Globe w/World News
The news of local publication, SCNG, nearing the end of their IE food drive made it to World News site to help boost food donations for the region. SCNG hosts a holiday food drive each year and has a new goal of 1,000 pounds, which they've nearly hit. With this final boost of donations, they're helping feed the IE.
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Newsbreak Boosts News of FARSB's 45th Year
Newsbreak outlet highlights news in the Inland Empire and beyond and recently highlighted the news of FARSB food bank's 45th year anniversary as the 2025 year comes to an end. This article highlights the advocacy work still to do with equity in mind, and how the food bank will continue to grow with the needs of the community.
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Raincross Gazette Highlights FARSB Gleaning Program
Our media partners at the Raincross Gazette have published an article featuring FARSB's gleaning program. Gleaning is the harvesting of excess produce from local trees from farms, residential or commercial properties. This program highlight shows the need for volunteers and hosting sites as the harvest season begins.
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Westside Story Newspaper Spreads the Holiday Cheer with FARSB's Can Tree Event
Local publication, Westside Story Newspaper highlights local Feeding America Riverside's food drive and holiday event: Can Tree Wonderland. This event brings together community groups, businesses, and corporate groups to collect or purchase canned goods to build and decorate a can tree display. All proceeds go to the food bank for hunger-relief efforts in the IE.
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Local Publication Features FARSB Can Tree Results
FARSB hosted it's 5th annual Can Tree Wonderland event in December and the results of the decorating contest are in! Local dealership - DCH Subaru of Riverside takes first place with their LA Dodgers Stadium tree built from canned goods. All proceeds and canned items stay at the food bank to support hunger-relief efforts in the IE.
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Local Newspaper Mentions Riverside Food Bank Holiday Event: Can Tree Wonderland
Local food bank Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino is hosting it's annual holiday event at their Riverside warehouse and the SB Sun featured news of the event in their publication. This article highlighted the free community event for families in the IE to attend and enjoy free refreshments, games, and voting on their favorite can tree display!
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IE Community News Showcases FARSB's Can Tree Wonderland Event
Local publication Inland Empire Community News helped FARSB boost the news about our Can Tree Wonderland event, bringing together nearly 30 groups who either purchased or collected cans to create holiday tree displays. This friendly competition brings hope to the hungry, and gives families more holiday spirit!
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Local Publication Highlights Holiday Giving
Our local media publication, the Raincross Gazette, highlighted ways for IE residents to give back during the holiday season with their full Holiday Giving Guide. FARSB was mentioned along with their annual holiday fundraiser and food drive event to boost food assistance for neighbors in need.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Live Oak Canyon Celebrates 45th Anniversary with a Giveback Campaign
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 45th anniversary and giving back to the community through donations to local nonprofits. Vote for FARSB to win a donation from the campaign today!
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SB American News Showcases FARSB's 1st Anniversary of New Building
Local food bank celebrates the first anniversary of its new building and SB American News showcases the statistics of how this resource center has served the IE community in it's first year.
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Raincross Gazette Highlights FARSB Center Anniversary with Local Community
Our local media partners at the Raincross Gazette have highlighted the FARSB Hunger Resource Center's 1st Anniversary with our food bank. Read the recent statistics and data about how the addition of this building has enabled FARSB to assist more households with hunger-relief in multiple ways.
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LSU Highlights FARSB Intern Emmanuel in Career Services Newsletter
FARSB's CalFresh Intern, Emmanuel, is ending his time at the food bank, and the FARSB staff wanted to show how he and other interns assisted with this year. La Sierra University, as his current university, wanted to highlight his efforts and included a link to our blog in their Career Services newsletter!
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SoCal New Group Marks their Calendar for Feed SoCal 2025
FARSB's media partner, SoCal News Group has several publications across the IE, and each one has added our Feed SoCal event to their calendars. With a large audience across all of the IE, this ensures our community members know what's going on in their cities and can participate in the excitement!
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Ground News Highlights ABC7's Feed SoCal 2025
Our media partners know how to spread the news, and Ground News has done just that. They've reposted ABC7's coverage of the June 18th food drive event which took place at the Stater Bros. Market off Haven in Ontario, CA. With sports teams' mascots, the Wonder bread balloon, and KFROG and Toyota Arena ticket giveaways, FARSB was able to raise funds and accept food donations onsite.
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ABC7 covers Amazon Delivery and Donation for Feed SoCal
The Feed SoCal food drive boosts donations of food and funds to local food banks during the summer months making it one of the most successful drives of the year. Donations come in until the end of June, and ABC7 covered a special donation and delivery from Amazon to the FARSB warehouse. Amazon brought a check of $25,000 for FARSB along with over 2,200 lbs. of food. Thanks to Amazon and ABC7!
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IE Voice Visits the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman and Highlights Client Choice
Our local IE Voice media partner toured FARSB's Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman and wrote an article about the impact of client choice at food banks. Choice takes into account cultural relevancy, dietary restrictions, and preferences. Highlighting a dignified food assistance experience gives agency back to clients and ensures they feel active in their food choices, even at a pantry setting.
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ABC7's Feed SoCal Food Drive Campaign Kicks Off for 2025
ABC7 is hosting the 14th annual Feed SoCal food drive event to benefit local food banks like FARSB! This campaign runs through the month of June with in-store donation cards, donation boxes for canned food items, and the live event on June 18th featuring the FARSB team. Join the campaign by visiting your local Stater Bros. Markets to donate today!
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City News Group Shares the Love for Mother's Day with FARSB's Food Distribution
FARSB hosted a Mother's Day distribution that served 300 households and even gifted a lucky mother some flowers! See the full story to find out what happened and how the full distribution went!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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