Join Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) for a free informational lunch - Curbing Hunger: Beyond Barriers, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11:30 AM at 2950-A Jefferson St., Riverside, CA 92504 to learn about food insecurity and how your support feeds neighbors in need. Join forces with fellow visionaries, including community partners, volunteers, board members, and donors, as we delve into the heart of FARSB’s vision for a hunger-free Inland Empire.
"This event serves as a reminder of the transformative impact a simple, affordable meal can have on a neighbor experiencing food insecurity," said Carolyn (Solar) Fajardo, CEO at FARSB. "Let's unite to address the needs of our community and discuss how each of us can contribute to making a difference in the lives of Riverside and San Bernardino County residents," said Fajardo.
Albertsons is sponsoring this complimentary meal featuring soup and bread, presented in a soup-kitchen style. This unique setup aims to offer guests a firsthand experience of the impactful work carried out by organizations like FARSB and their Community Partners.
During Curbing Hunger: Beyond Barriers, FARSB will acknowledge influential leaders who have made a positive impact on their mission and unveil their vision for 2024 and beyond. A special spoken tribute will be dedicated to the memory of Daryl Brock, FARSB's former long-time Executive Director, whose lasting contributions have paved the way for the organization's present efforts.
Don't miss this opportunity – secure your spot by registering at www.feedingie.og/curbinghunger.
Curbing Hunger: Beyond Barriers is proudly sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company, Hodgdon Group, Chase, Enterprise, Wabash, Molina Healthcare, and Camel Financial. For sponsorship information on this impactful event or our other upcoming fundraising initiatives, please contact Angela Jugon at ajugon@feedingamericaie.org.
Photo credit: Michael J. Elderman
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Press Contact
Nancy Preciado, Communications Coordinator
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
951-359-4757 ext. 117 (office)
npreciado@feedingamericaie.org (email)
About Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is leading the fight against hunger in the Inland Empire by providing food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. FARSB opened in 1980 as Survive Food Bank in response to the increasing concern about the dual problems of hunger and food waste in the Inland Empire. Today, FARSB is the primary food source for over 250 local nonprofit organizations, distributing over two million pounds of food monthly to emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, high-need elementary schools, senior centers, after-school programs, and more. With the help of these community partners, they make up the largest hunger-relief organization serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, ultimately making food security a reality for over 1.2 million people every year. Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino proudly holds the 2022 Guide Star Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of transparency achievable through Guide Star. For more information, visit www.FeedingIE.org.