Since the lockdown order was put in effect in California on March 19, the food distribution service of Grateful Hearts has worked to meet a much higher need for food:
- from 4500 meals per month BEFORE to 9000 meals NOW
- from serving 40 veterans weekly BEFORE to 250 veterans NOW
Because of the huge leap in need, Grateful Hearts needs help filling their food pantry. Here are some suggestions:
- pick up extra canned goods the next time you shop
- host a food drive — invite friends, family, neighbors, businesses and service groups to join
- clean out your kitchen cabinets and donate the unwanted items
- donate financially to allow Grateful Hearts to shop at Second Harvest Food Bank, where money stretches a lo-o-ong way
Canned goods and other non-perishable food items should be dropped off at 5420 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos (south across from Red Robin) on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.