Santa Clarita Grocery, a non-profit Santa Clarita food pantry, supports families impacted by food insecurity all year round, which has proven especially important in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

With national news organizations shedding light on the large number of families relying on school meal deliveries and local food banks to keep meals on the table, food insecurity has affected an alarming number of Americans throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Even before the pandemic began, Santa Clarita Grocery has been working throughout the year to help aid valley residents suffering from food insecurity.

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As a non-profit whose focus is ending hunger in the Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Clarita Grocery spends 99 cents of every dollar donated directly benefiting community members in need of nutritional support.

Along with other members of the Santa Clarita Coalition, Santa Clarita Grocery is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Santa Clarita community.

Rather than operating solely during the holidays, as many other local food drives do, the volunteer-led Santa Clarita food pantry operates throughout the year to support families suffering from food insecurity.

Each week, Santa Clarita Grocery volunteers organize donated food items and shop for additional groceries, then distribute those fresh foods, produce, bread, canned goods and other items to those in need.

Volunteers also provide a friendly point of contact for those who don’t feel they have anywhere else to turn. Santa Clarita Grocery officials report that, while many enter their doors upset, the friendly and welcoming atmosphere set by their volunteers often leaves their benefactors smiling after seeing their needs are met.

While residents work to overcome the recent economic downturn, the Santa Clarita food pantry aims to support the community and help make sure every family has enough food to stay healthy and secure.

Those seeking to aid Santa Clarita Grocery in their goals can help via monetary or food donations throughout the year. They can be reached via their website or by calling (661) 425-7575.

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