State Journal-Register
The scene at area food giveaways plays out much the same regardless of the location lines form hours ahead of time and the food inevitably runs out.
That happened in Beardstown on Nov. 21 when the Central Illinois Foodbank teamed with Mount Sterling-based Dot Food Inc. Because of traffic volume, the giveaway started an hour early and led foodbank partner resource coordinator Sarah Bermingham to surmise that no matter how much food it brings, we seem to always run out. I think definitely it is a reminder of the situation we re in, said Beth Wakefield, the foodbank s public relations manager. With everything that s gone on this past year, some of the things that we have faced have been magnified by the pandemic. I would say food insecurity is one of them.
L.A. County Reverses Ban On Indoor Religious Services Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) has reversed its ban on indoor religious services following a Supreme Court ruling.
On Dec. 3, the United States Supreme Court sided with a Pasadena church challenging California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ban on indoor religious services.
Supreme Court justices ordered a lower federal court to reexamine California restrictions on indoor religious services after a challenge by Pasadena-based Harvest Rock Church Inc. and Harvest International Ministries Inc., which have over 160 churches across the state.
Justices directed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider their ruling in light of the Nov. 25 Supreme Court decision which ruled in favor of churches and synagogues that challenged New York state restrictions on indoor services.
The scene at area food giveaways plays out much the same regardless of the location lines form hours ahead of time and the food inevitably runs out.
That happened in Beardstown on Nov. 21 when the Central Illinois Foodbank teamed with Mount Sterling-based Dot Food Inc. Because of traffic volume, the giveaway started an hour early and led foodbank partner resource coordinator Sarah Bermingham to surmise that no matter how much food it brings, we seem to always run out. I think definitely it is a reminder of the situation we re in, said Beth Wakefield, the foodbank s public relations manager. With everything that s gone on this past year, some of the things that we have faced have been magnified by the pandemic. I would say food insecurity is one of them.
SEASON OF GIVING: Charitable campaigns still seeking donations, volunteers
12/17/20 6:04 AM
HANCOCK COUNTY Thanks to all that 2020 has entailed, the need for charitable giving has skyrocketed this Christmas season.
Many people have answered the call for donations and volunteers through various holiday giving programs, but the need continues. Below is a list of programs and the needs that still remain:
Gift Lift
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Jon Rhoades from RealLife Church drops off backpacks to Kim Hall, executive director of Mental Health Partners of Hancock County, for Christmas presents to be distributed throughout the county. (Tom Russo| Daily Reporter)
Elizabeth Harris helps wrap a gift as part of Mental Health Partners of Hancock County s annual Gift Lift. (Tom Russo| Daily Reporter)
Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – Online Events – December 16, 2020
Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – Online Events – December 16, 2020: Real Life Church Christmas Drive-Thru, Children’s Bureau Virtual Foster Care And Adoption Orientation, Santa Clarita Master Chorale’s Messiah Sing and Dance Along, SCV Virtual Talent Show – Hosted by the WISH Foundation, Run Santa Clarita – Virtual Run Series, Free Food Giveaway at Castaic Lake – sponsored by Kathryn Barger office… and more!
Real Life Church Christmas Drive-Thru 12/18 – 12/19
Children’s Bureau Virtual Foster Care And Adoption Orientation 12/17
Santa Clarita Master Chorale’s Messiah Sing and Dance Along 12/20