Two local agencies with very different missions — the Mercer County Food Bank and the Hermitage Police Department — are receiving state funds to help them continue serving the community.
The popular SLO Food Bank Children's Farmers Market program is helping to provide kids access to freshly grown fruits and vegetable, as well as teaching them about healthy food options.
– The SLO Food Bank has announced that its largest annual community event and fundraiser, Hunger Awareness Day, will happen on June 3, 2022. This year, in addition to in-person donation sites and online experiences, the SLO Food Bank will be coordinating CalFresh application assistance to assist families and individuals with enrolling in this vital nutrition assistance program.