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San Fernando Valley food pantry struggles to provide amid surging food insecurity
The West Valley Food Pantry in Woodland Hills is struggling to feed hundreds of families that come in each week. Officials from the nonprofit say while food insecurity is surging in the community, donations to the group have been dwindling. “Rents have gone up. Food has gone up. Medication costs and health care have gone up, and they’re living...
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OC food banks see rise in demand following inflation
Two prominent non-profits in Orange County, both agreed on the demand for affordable options. They are not only witnessing an increase in the number of families seeking assistance but are also encountering new families that have never sought help before.
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OC communities hit with the impact of inflation
While economists did see inflation cool dow the past months, non-profits in Orange County that serve the most vulnerable are still seeing a tremendous need. Hetty Chan reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 10, 2023.
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Give back this holiday season with NBC4's Help for the Hungry Campaign
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis spends the morning with volunteers at an East LA food pantry and posada event helping those in need. So far the campaign has raised more than $65,000 for families who need it most this time of year.
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NBC4 & Telemundo 52 Help for the Hungry Food Pantry
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will partner with the Eastmont Community Center to host a food pantry on Friday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (while supplies last, first come first served) located at 701 Hoefner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The event has the support of the Los Angeles Foodbank, Goya Foods, Ralphs, and Food 4 Less among other partners who…
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Food Banks Report Increase of Families in Need After CalFresh Ends Emergency Benefits
The Food Bank of Southern California in Long Beach has seen a 43% increase of families who are coming to the pantry. That follows the end of emergency CalFresh benefits. Mekahlo Medina reports April 7, 2023.
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Food Distributions Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Food banks are helping provide families with all the things they need for a holiday dinner. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News on Nov. 16, 2022.
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Free Food Banks Help Provide Holiday Meals for Struggling Families
Free food banks in Ventura County are helping provide holiday meals for families that are struggling to make ends meet.