Laguna Food Pantry To Help Federal Employees During Shutdown

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — As the government shutdown continues, and employees have yet to go back to work, the Laguna Food Pantry shared how they can help those facing financial hardship.

All federal employees and families during the government shutdown are invited to shop for groceries at the Laguna Food Pantry, a spokesperson told Patch.

The pantry invites people in need for groceries to shop Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 20652 Laguna Canyon Rd. in Laguna Beach.

“Shoppers are welcome to choose what they need based on the number of people in their household,” Belyea said. “Thanks to donations from local grocery stores and farms, as well as financial gifts from the community, we supply fresh food displayed the way you would find at your local market.”

For more than 25 years, Laguna Food Pantry has been a safety net for anyone in need - seniors, laid off workers, students, individuals, and families who need free, fresh nutritious food.

“During this crisis, we want our neighbors to know that we are here and ready to help them through this crisis,” said Anne Belyea, executive director of Laguna Food Pantry. “Our volunteers collect, sort and distribute 4,000 pounds of food every weekday and we love offering our shoppers fresh produce, meats, dairy, breads, eggs and more in our pantry.”

All are welcome at Laguna Food Pantry:

• There is no fee to shop. All food is free.
• Shoppers may shop once a week.
• Shoppers do not need to be a resident of Laguna Beach.
• Shoppers do not need to show proof of income or citizenship status.
• Shoppers are asked to sign in so that Laguna Food Pantry can keep track of patronage.

For more information including shopping hours, volunteer opportunities and to make donations, please visit www.lagunafoodpantry.org.

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