MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (AD36) partnered with FIND Food Bank on Tuesday to hold a community food distribution ahead of the holidays.
The drive-through distribution was held at the North Shore Community Park on 70th Avenue near Mecca.
In addition to food distribution, Gonzalez’s staff members were also present to provide state resources and information on how the District office can assist community members.
National Guardsmen were also on hand, aiding staff and volunteers in unloading food and serving residents.
Sergeant First Class Gonzalo Aldape was there helping to offload, sort and distribute food and said of the event, “So to bridge the gap with the community, it’s a great feeling, it’s an honor, and that’s what we’re here to do today. Honestly, wherever the FIND Food Bank needs us, that’s exactly what we’re here to do.”
Assemblyman Gonzalez added, “Our community here and and and across the entire region is in need and because of finding a regional food bank and us and and the National Guard, we can come together, partner together and serve the most vulnerable.”
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