Sowing Seeds For Life open today in La Verne, CA. from 1pm to 5pm

Mary and Tajha both work full time jobs, yet find the time to volunteer

As the food crisis intensifies across America many families have been able to bridge the gap by visiting local food banks, such as Sowing Seeds For Life. Depending on weather conditions and the cars snaking down Arrow Highway we will distribute food to anywhere from 550 to 650 families today. The only requirement for receiving food, you must reside in Los Angeles County.

Sowing Seeds For Life

1350 Arrow Highway

La Verne, CA. 91750

(909) 392-5777

Open the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month from 1pm to 5pm

The second Friday of each month for seniors and veterans

The last Saturday each month from 1pm to 3pm, open to anyone in need 

MAY IS ‘CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH’

 

 

MAY IS ‘CALFRESH AWARENESS MONTH’
CAMPAIGN AIMS TO REDUCE HUNGER IN THE COUNTY OF L.A.

According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report on food insecurity, the number of U.S. homes lacking adequate food more than tripled in the last four years. In Los Angeles County (home to 10.4 million residents), it’s estimated that only half of those eligible are receiving CalFresh – the supplemental nutrition food benefit previously called Food Stamps.

Despite a record high number of 1,061,000 individuals that received CalFresh benefits in January 2012, there are still many residents in immediate need of assistance that are unaware that they may be eligible for CalFresh.

This year, the campaign has enlisted the help of local supermarkets and farmer’s markets, food banks, and school districts, to educate the community about healthier food choices and the long-term benefits of exercise.

For more information on CalFresh benefits, visit www.dpssbenefits.lacounty.gov or call the DPSS Health and Nutrition Hotline at 1 (877) 597-4777.