Connected Living Food Bank
The Food Bank Sports a New Walk-Up Counter for Emergency Needs
The Dignity Health Connected Living Food Bank, Shasta County's designated food bank, recently expanded its facility by 4,000 square feet, adding a walk-up counter and in-house walk-in freezer. This expansion was crucial because the Food Bank serves 4,000-5,000 people monthly and distributes over 4 million pounds of food annually, in collaboration with 13 non-profit agencies, assisting low-income families, seniors, and those with emergency food needs.
Alarmingly, approximately 13.5% of Shasta County residents experience food insecurity, including 20% of children, highlighting the urgent need for support. Our Food for Kids program fights weekend hunger by putting bags of nutritious food directly into the arms of children--over 600 bags monthly. School staff identify the students most at risk, and we seek to meet their needs by providing nutritious, high protein, shelf-stable items for them to take home to their families. And that is the work of just one of our community partners.
Last year, the Food Bank and its partners distributed over 4.4 million pounds of food, demonstrating its significant impact on combating hunger. The Food Bank's work goes beyond simply addressing hunger; it's an integral part of a holistic approach to well-being, ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food so they can focus on their other essential needs.
Donating to the Food Bank is a vital way to provide care and resources for vulnerable populations, investing in a program that understands the interconnectedness of health and access to food. Your contribution helps provide meals, dignity, and hope to those facing challenging circumstances, strengthening the community as a whole. Make a gift today by calling Mercy Foundation North at (530) 247-3424 or clicking HERE.