To make sure food is available and reaching families who need it, a CalFresh outreach coordinator position has been added to the Merced County Food Bank staff, officials confirmed. April … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank to open Saturdays to help working families in need
The Merced County Food Bank is extending its hours to Saturdays in order to reach more people who have been financially affected by the drought, officials have confirmed. Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank wants to raise awareness of food assistance program, officials say
Families or individuals who are struggling with food insecurity can find help in Merced County, said Bill Gibbs, executive director of the Merced County Food Bank. Lately, Gibbs said, all … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables no longer a money issue for Merced food pantries
Local food pantries and individuals needing food assistance now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables – at no cost. The Merced County Food Bank recently developed methods to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Native beauties provide food, shelter for wildlife
For years, I fought the urge to plant shrubs, trees and perennials in late spring to early summer. Even though garden centers lush with new varieties tempted me, I decided … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food is focus of Livingston Sweet Potato Festival
The festival to celebrate Livingston’s most prominent tuber is set for the weekend. The fifth annual Livingston Sweet Potato Festival is Saturday and Sunday at the Max Foster Sports Complex, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food pantry open to students, residents
A monthly food pantry at Merced College is open to students and residents alike, college officials announced in a news release on Monday. The pantry is open 10 a.m. to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area stores could be hurt by food stamp changes
New federal regulations intended to promote healthy eating could make it harder to use food stamps at convenience stores – a change that opponents say will leave disadvantaged people with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters respond to smoke alarm at Food 4 Less
Smoke that briefly forced the evacuation of Food 4 Less on Wednesday evening was caused by a gasket failure in a refrigeration compressor, fire officials said. Los Banos firefighters were … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food bank lowers rates for local food pantries
Increased grant money helps Merced County Food Bank charge less Food bank supplies dozens of pantries, programs in Merced and Mariposa counties Nearly 30 percent of Merced County children live in food-insecure households … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced food bank stands by new director despite Modesto trouble
Bill Gibbs was hired by the Merced County Food Bank in February Gibbs involved in Modesto SCAP deal that FBI investigated Gibbs and food bank officials note no investigation resulted in criminal charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food takes spotlight at UC Merced Earth Day
The campus celebrates environmental stewardship yearly Earth Day highlights locally grown foods Farmers show off their produce … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food sustainability and diversity are topics of UC Merced lectures
Thursday’s lectures on campus are free and open to anyone Lecture on diversity and interdisciplinarity is first of new series … Click to Continue »
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