Personal Protective Equipment Donated To Laguna Food Pantry

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Laguna Beach Food Pantry continues to serve over 800 families a week with food items, flowers, and usually something to make them smile.

Recently, a supporter of the pantry—identified only as Faye by the Pantry—donated 350 individual PPE packs for those in need, they said.

Each of the 350 packs included hand sanitizer, gloves and masks, and was individually bagged with an inspirational note.

"Making sure everyone has the ability to stay safe is very important to us," a spokesperson for the pantry said.

The Laguna Food Pantry prepares boxes of groceries for their clients daily. They bag up the basics: juice, bread, eggs, fruit and vegetables, protein and a little something extra, usually flowers when available, to show some added kindness to those they serve.

The pantry has seen its number of clients double since this time last year, according to Executive Director Abbe Belyea. They recently added a new refrigerator to help carry the load of more food, more dairy and produce, and yes, more flowers.

How can you help the Laguna Food Pantry? Volunteers are always needed, as are donations.

Right now, the pantry needs canned protein, like peanut butter, tuna, beans, or salmon, to share in their weekly boxes. They have also needed clean, sturdy bags for seniors and vets. You can easily drop them off at the Pantry anytime Monday - Friday mornings between 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Find them online at: lagunafoodpantry.org

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