Food banks see increase in demand with rising inflation
Jasmine Viel reports on how the spike in inflation, which drives up the cost of everyday goods and services, has also driven up demand at local food banks.
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Jasmine Viel reports on how the spike in inflation, which drives up the cost of everyday goods and services, has also driven up demand at local food banks.
Food banks are looking for more donations to feed families during the holidays this year as the need for food is twice what it was before the pandemic.
In California, one in five families deals with food insecurity and those numbers are even higher in Los Angeles where food banks and the volunteers that staff them are struggling to keep up with demand.
Unemployment is nearly at 20%, and food banks are serving up to 10 times more Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the controller's office said in a statement.
At food banks across the nation, the long lines paint a picture of the economic hardship hitting residents and organizations across Southern California are stepping in to help.
With so many suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, several food bank distributions and a soup kitchen are expecting long lines this weekend.
A local organization is helping working families, who are struggling to make ends meet, by partnering with food banks and restaurants to treat them to a pleasant dining experience.
Representatives from Orange County's two main food banks will be on hand to collect the cans.
With the economy taking a toll on many food banks across the Southland, donations are desperately needed before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Orange County has many ways for volunteers to help the community: whether it's feeding the hungry, leading blood drives or participating in service-related events. Take advantage of these resources that will help you and your child find a volunteer job that is right for your family.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa participated in the largest single-day food drive in the world over the weekend.
Councilman Jose Huizar wants donating surplus food to become as routine as recycling — and he wants city officials to take the lead.
Help for the hungry is coming thanks to generous donations from people across the country.
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Los Angeles and Ventura counties will see light rain up until Thanksgiving.
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