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As more families across the Coachella Valley struggle with rising food insecurity, Find Food Bank is stepping up its emergency response \u2014 and now receiving critical support from the California National Guard for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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About a dozen CalGuard members are currently stationed at the food bank\u2019s Indio warehouse, helping distribute more food than ever before. With soaring demand, the added manpower allows Find Food Bank to keep operations moving smoothly as they work to reach families facing food shortages throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaders say they are grateful for the reinforcement, noting that teamwork between staff, volunteers, and Guard members is making a meaningful difference at a time when local needs are at their highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s part of a good plan,\u201d a Find Food Bank representative said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a great group \u2014 our volunteers, and now these guys coming from wherever they\u2019re coming from to serve us. It\u2019s just good camaraderie and good community coming together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Food Bank currently helps feed roughly 120,000 people per month, a number that has climbed as many households struggle with the rising cost of essentials and reduced access to assistance programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members who wish to help can donate or volunteer. Find Food Bank will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following day.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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