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Pechanga Supports Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore Charities
Temecula-based Community Mission of Hope, Community Food Pantry of Murrieta and HOPE Food Pantry in Lake Elsinore each received grant money.
TEMECULA, CA — Three southwest Riverside County charities received a total of $20,000 from the Pechanga Tribe to support food distribution efforts for the benefit of families in need, it was announced Thursday.
Pechanga tribal officials said a $7,500 grant was awarded to the Community Food Pantry of Murrieta, which focuses on alleviating food insecurity in French Valley, Murrieta and Winchester. More than 500 families are receiving assistance from the pantry.
Another $7,500 was awarded to HOPE Food Pantry in Lake Elsinore, where more than 2,000 families per month are receiving assistance from the nonprofit, according to Pechanga.
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Lastly, the tribe provided a $5,000 grant to the Temecula-based Community Mission of Hope, which "provides tangible help, through food and hygiene products, as well as compassionate mentorship for the social, physical, financial and spiritual needs of local individuals and families," along with case management and housing assistance, according to a Pechanga statement.
All of the nonprofits have seen demand for their services increase dramatically over the last six months amid the public health shutdowns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
