Food for People to host Winter Drive-Through Food Distribution Tomorrow

Food for People’s Emergency Food Response Coordinator Robert Sataua and volunteer Tom Kingshill load food into a vehicle during an emergency food distribution at the north parking lot of the Bayshore Mall.

Press release from Food for People:

The last few months have presented challenges for many from increasing COVID cases to winter storms and road closures. To help our community, Food for People will host a Winter Drive-Through Food Distribution at the north parking lot of the Bayshore Mall on Thursday, January 27^th from 11am-1pm. People can stock up nonperishable staples and fresh produce.   Those who would like to participate are asked to wear a mask and stay in their car, volunteers will load the food directly in the vehicles. Those without a vehicle can schedule an appointment the Food for People’s Eureka Food Pantry, located at 2112 Broadway, call 707-407-0447 for appointments.

What: Winter Drive-Through Food Distribution

When: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11am-1pm

Where: The parking lot at the north end of the Bayshore mall.

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Food for People, the Food Bank for Humboldt County, provides vital emergency food resources for the community. Food for People works to alleviate local hunger and improve the health of the community through its 18 programs and strong community partnerships. These programs include a countywide network of emergency food pantries; mobile produce distribution to rural areas of the county; food assistance for children, seniors and homebound individuals; nutrition education; and local food recovery and gleaning efforts. Food for People distributes nearly 2 million pounds of food annually to the county’s most vulnerable members. For more information, go to www.foodforpeople.org.