Food Programs

Diablo Valley – Welcomes Fehr & Peers Employee Volunteers

Established in 2012, Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Community Programs includes seven programs that meet a range of community needs. Food Boxes, chaired by Carol Parkhurst, is one of these programs. In preparing for Thanksgiving, Food Boxes Committee members selected such nutritious items as canned hams, tamales, green beans, canned yams, canned pumpkin, turkeys, turkey stuffing […]

Huntington Beach – Receives Thanks on Facebook

Thanks to the grant given by the AL of Huntington Beach, our middle school hosted our 1st farmers market today. The kids had a blast selling their school-grown produce to the community. Thank you!  Facebook Post from Stacey/Clegg Middle School Teacher Kim Thach to Assistance League of Huntington Beach

Eugene – Weekend Food Pantry

The Weekend Food Pantry Program provides weekend food assistance during the school year to eligible low-income students and their families. The program debuted in Fall 2014 at River Road Elementary in the Eugene 4J School District, where 87% of the students are enrolled in the free lunch/reduced lunch program. By supplementing the food supply at […]

Tustin – Assisteens^® Food Collection

Assisteens are a vibrant, thriving organization for high school students dedicated to volunteering in our community.  Teen volunteers donate service hours through philanthropic programs adopted by each grade level and community programs. One of their programs provides assistance to the Orange County Rescue Mission, an organization helping the homeless in Orange County.  During a weekend […]

the Eastside – Donates Food-filled Backpacks to Students in Need

Assistance League of the Eastside donated 60 backpacks of food for the Pantry Packs program to help feed students in need at a local Redmond junior high school. When kids don’t get enough to eat, they can’t concentrate and they can’t learn. Teachers tell stories of kids excited to be at school on Mondays because […]

Diablo Valley – Food Boxes Receive Hands-on Support

Established in 2012, Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Community Programs includes seven programs that meet a range of community needs. Food Boxes is one of these programs whose members purchase food items and everyday necessities for individuals and families who are in crisis. In preparing for an Easter feast, Food Boxes Chairman Joanna Smith and […]