The Imperial Valley Food Bank recently previewed their annual report for 2024.

By the numbers, the local food bank distributed over 7,140,000 pound of food, and nearly 6,000,000 meals. Over 34,000 unduplicated number of county residents received food. 1,368 students received weekly backpacks of food. There are 18 employees of the food bank and nearly 6,5000 volunteer hours were committed by local individuals, organizations and businesses. The food bank serves Imperial Valley residents from 35 distribution sites.

Imperial Valley Food Bank Executive Director Sara Griffin pointed out that the recent cuts to several federal programs such as SNAP will be severely felt in Imperial County by reducing the food dollars thousands of local families receive monthly. Griffin said that the food bank anticipates having more clients with less food to distribute. The Executive Director called on local community members to come together and support the local organizations like food banks, shelters and vital services to continue to bring health and hope to the Imperial Valley.