Elk Grove Food Bank Services Announces 5th Mobile Pantry Program

EGFBS Announces 5th Senior Mobile Pantry Program

Elk Grove, CA – In an effort to meet the growing demand for assistance from local seniors, EG Food Bank has expanded its services to include a 5th Senior Mobile Pantry distribution site at Arbor Creek Senior Apartments.

A Mobile Pantry is a “farmers” market style distribution, which includes a variety of grocery products, fresh produce, nutritional supplements and pet food for their furry friends. Adult diapers are also available upon request.

The largest increase in the EG Food Bank client population is in the senior community, 280%. In 2010 the monthly average was 247 seniors served, the average of the first four months in 2015 was 939 seniors served. In the past 16 months alone, the number of seniors seeking assistance has more than doubled.

“Of all our clients, our seniors are the most vulnerable,” said Marie Jachino, EGFBS Executive Director. “These clients are on fixed incomes and their budgets cannot withstand any increase in expenses. The growing number of senior clients and their transportation issues led us to expand our Mobile Pantry program.” The Mobile Pantry is free.

What: EGFBS Mobile Pantry Program

When: First Friday of the month, starting August 2016, distribution starts at 10:00 a.m.

About Elk Grove Food Bank Services:

For over 40 years, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services has worked to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger. With a vision that no person goes hungry, the Food Bank provides food, clothing and resources to our neighbors in need. The Food Bank receives funding from churches, individual donors, foundations, businesses, grants, local and federal governments. The Food Bank serves roughly 4,500 individuals a month and has over 54,000 encounters annually. To learn how you can help fight hunger in your community, visit: www.elkgrovefoodbank.org