San Manuel Band of Mission Indians recently donated more than 40,000 pounds of food and supplies to Feeding America Riverside|San Bernardino (FARSB). On Saturday, April 4, FARSB hosted a drive-through distribution event at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino where approximately 1,100 cars came through (representing more than 5,000 members of the community) and were given staple items like rice, beans, and orange juice.
“We know that there are so many people who are in need right now; many have lost their jobs or had their hours greatly cut back and cannot provide basic necessities for their families,” said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “The Tribe’s giving spirit is deeply rooted in in our beliefs and values that call on us to care for and support one another in times of need.”
FARSB strives to alleviate hunger in the Inland Empire and distributes over 2 million pounds of food per month with the help of over 250 local non-profit agencies. Due to the economic impacts of the current COVID-19 crisis, the number of people who are struggling to have their basic needs met is much higher.
“San Manuel Band of Mission Indians continues to be a strong partner in the fight against hunger,” said Carolyn Solar, Philanthropy Director at FARSB. “Thanks to their timely donation, residents in the San Bernardino region received much-needed items to support their families during COVID-19.”
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