of food for hungry and homeless children and their families. We are so very grateful to the hundreds of families who donated.  Special thanks to Terry and Geneil Vines who organized the food drive with our Board member Rose Palmer, and all the volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who canvased many of the towns in our service area–not once, but twice–delivering paper bags and picking them up again full of food. Your energy and enthusiasm for Family Service’s mission to “alleviate poverty, encourage self-sufficiency, and promote the dignity of all people” is deeply appreciated.

Thanks to the many schools and other organizations that are contributing to our holiday food programs, too.

If you weren’t able to contribute to this drive but would like todonate, feel free to drop off your donation at Family Service, 612Lawton Street in Redlands or to donate online by clicking on the Donate Now button.  If you had food ready, but were missed in the pick up, please call (909) 793-2673 for assistance.

Here are a few other ways to help feed the hungry this season:

Gerrards Market is running a Bag Hunger food drive. Bags of food purchased at Gerrards will supply our families with holiday meals. Gerrards is located at 705 W. Cypress Avenue in Redlands. The cross street is Center.

Albertsons Market in Redlands is matching customer donations for holiday meals this Thanksgiving. You can contribute at any checkout stand.  Albertsons Market is located at 450 E. Cypress Avenue in Redlands. The cross street is E. Redlands Bl.

Check out photos from the LDS Food Drive on our Facebookpage, and don’t forget to “like” us!

Thanks again for your support.