Who We Are
Q What is FIND (Food In Need of Distribution) Food Bank?
A. FIND is the Coachella Valley’s only Food Bank and it is our responsibility to ensure there is sufficient
food to feed the hungry.
Q. How does FIND get the food?
A. We get our food from four sources.
- Large and Small (food drives) food donations from entities such as General Mills, Nabisco, Kraft, Cargill
and many more.
- We are the USDA distributor for the Eastern Riverside County.
- We have 5 trucks operating each day going from different local grocery stores and products that are
either close to expiration, damaged containers or just overstocked product.
- We purchase large quantity of product at wholesale prices to meet the needs of our agencies and operational
programs such as Desert Kids Summer Feeding and Seniors Brown Bag.
Q. How is the food distributed?
A. Food is distributed through either our partnering agencies or directly
through our emergency food programs.
Q. What geographical area does FIND serve?
A. Find serves the Eastern Riverside County along with parts of the high desert.
Q How many people does FIND help feed?
A. We are currently reaching on average 80,000 individuals monthly.
Q. How does FIND address food safety and nutrition?
A. We operate our warehouse under the strictest guidelines for food safety and
are continuously working to obtain higher nutritional value type foods such as
fresh fruits and vegetables.
Programs and Support
Q. What is FIND doing to help people support themselves?
A. We are reaching out to the people we serve through our partnering agencies
and helping them find alternative sources of aid, such as Food Stamps, WIC and
general case management services.
Q. How successful is FIND is its fight against hunger?
A. FIND is working aggressively each and every day to end hunger in the
Coachella Valley. Once we have a full commitment from our community we will be
able to state, “We are a hunger free zone”.
How You Can Help
Q. How much of my donation will be used for acquisition of food?
A. For every dollar we are able serve 7 meals. This is because 98% or 86% of
your donation goes to food acquisition.
Q. How many people will I feed with my donation?
A. $1 = 7 meals
$10 = 70 meals
$100 = 700 meals
Q. Why should I support FIND?
A. FIND Food Bank is the main provider of food to those who find themselves food
insecure. This could mean a child, a senior, a family or a homeless individual.
Hunger does not Discriminate.
Hunger knows no age limits.
Hunger
knows no boundaries.
WE KNOW HUNGER!
Serving Hungry Families in The
Coachella Valley Since 1983.
Join us in our pledge to fight hunger in the Coachella Valley.
Q. How can I become a partner?
A. Either browse our web site and find the many ways you can make a difference
through a donation that fits your needs or call us 760-775-FOOD (3663)
Q. Can I make recurring partner donations?
A. Yes, by donating on a recurring basis allows us to implement programs to
better serve those in need.
Q Are volunteers needed?
A. Volunteers are the back bone to our success, we are always looking for
opportunities to work with individuals or groups. Call or go to our web site for
further details.