On a recent morning that was chilly with the first nip of fall, Brenda Lee went looking for knocked-over trash cans. She drove her car slowly through alleyways on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County one of highest percentages of hungry kids in the state, report shows
Merced County has one of the largest percentages of hungry children in California, according to a recent report from Feeding America, a national hunger-relief organization. The study reported that about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer lunch program helps feed hungry children in Merced County
Just because the end of the school year is approaching doesn’t mean that’s the end of breakfast and lunch meals that students and their families Various students depend on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »One story of need turned into help for hundreds of hungry seniors
The inspiration behind a fundraiser for the Merced County Food Bank’s Senior Brown Bag Program started with a story about a woman who called the food bank three years ago, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer lunch programs helping hungry Merced residents
Summer Meals program available until July 29 Children up to age 18 are eligible for breakfast or lunch Children living in food insecure household higher than national average … Click to Continue »
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