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As the holiday season approaches and food insecurity remains a critical issue, a local organization in the valley works hard to provide meals for families who simply need a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor FIND Food bank, we want to make sure every day they know where their next meal is coming from. But especially during the holiday season when it can be sometimes one of the most difficult times for people that are struggling with hunger,\u201d explains Debbie Espinosa, President and CEO of FIND Food Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Espinosa says she has noticed an alarming trend, more and more people line up to provide healthy meals for their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s important for us to be able to put out as many healthy meals as possible towards the end of the year because our lines sometimes increase by almost 10%,\u201d Espinosa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food banks are a critical resource in our desert cities. 1 in 6 people experience food insecurity here in the Coachella Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany people have struggled throughout the year and they get tired. So by the time they come to us, they’ve really worked hard to try to make ends meet and during the holiday season they just want to be able to take a breath,\u201d Espinosa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more and watch the news video clip here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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