Food bank hosts charities throughout the county

News release

More than 25 emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, youth and senior outreach organizations gathered Jan. 19 at the Food Bank of El Dorado County’s distribution center in Cameron Park to discuss the county’s emergency food assistance network and a plan for assisting the county’s at-risk residents.

Food Bank founder Mike Sproull addressed the group, providing support and encouragement for the upcoming year. This was a time for the network members to mingle as well as share experiences, ongoing needs and plans for 2023.

“This dedicated network of charities we work with, most have been with the Food Bank for over 20 years, has been El Dorado County’s safety net for our neighbors that struggle to make ends meet,” Sproull said.

In an average year, this charity collaboration provides $3 million of food assistance to El Dorado County’s at-risk neighbors. On top of that, hundreds of volunteers from the community come together for this unique countywide partnership that provides emergency food assistance on a daily basis.

Jammie Hall, who oversees the food bank’s Elder Outreach program that provides regional food assistance to lowincome seniors, spoke about the program and goals of growing it larger, including growing the No Vet Goes Hungry program, a monthly home delivery service to veterans in the community.

“As we wrapped up, it was evident that this collaboration of loyal partners is dedicated to assisting our struggling neighbors put a little extra food on their tables,” Sproull concluded.

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