MBDC-Food and Can Drive
The cuts to CalFresh and the delays in benefits didn’t happen by accident. They are the result of choices made by Republican leaders, including Trump and Rep. Jay Obernolte.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is anything but beautiful. It handed massive tax cuts to the wealthy while cutting CalFresh benefits for working families and those most in need across California, leaving many uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table this holiday season. As if that weren’t enough, the ongoing government shutdown is delaying November’s food assistance for those who rely on it the most.
This isn’t about scarcity, it’s about choices. We demand that our leaders restore funding and strengthen our safety nets. Until then, we are making sure no neighbor goes hungry.
While they ignore the people they are supposed to serve, the Mountain Bears Democratic Club is stepping up to help our neighbors.
Drop off locations:
Spade & Spatula: spadespatula-cagastropub.com 27214 CA-189 Ste. G, Lake Arrowhead
Crestline Antiques and More: 23990 Lake Dr., Crestline
Success
Big shout-out to Jessica from Crestline Antiques and More for stepping up to be a location for our Help Our Neighbors food and can drive.
Members, if you want a drop-off location (need willing establishment) in your area please email us and together we can make it happen.
Success
What a morning! Thank you to everyone who donated and a special thank you to Bev at @spadeandspatula for hosting our food drive and joining us in supporting our community this holiday season.
As families, seniors, and veterans receive their CalFresh benefits, our food drive is helping fill the gaps and ensure everyone has what they need.
We collected 197 items today! Let’s keep the momentum going — we have one more week to go. Drop off your donations during regular business hours at @spadeandspatula and help make sure no mountain resident goes without.
Earth Elements in Crestline
Earth Elements in Crestline -We’re hosting a Care Drive to support local families during this time of economic hardships and uncertainty with SNAP/EBT
Bring non-perishable foods, toiletries, and essentials — and receive a $15 gift card as our thank-you for giving back
Goodwin’s Kindness Bag
We understand that government SNAP benefits have been temporarily paused, leaving many local families and seniors in need of essential food items.
To help, Goodwin’s Market is offering Kindness Bags — pre-filled with basic groceries for those in need. You can also join in by purchasing a Kindness Bag for $20, and we’ll make sure it’s given directly to a local family in need.
If you are experiencing extreme hardship and need further assistance please come in and speak with Mike Johnstone or David Goodwin(8am-4pm). Goodwin’s Market has $50 gift certificates available to help families with additional essential groceries.
Mountain Homeless Coalition donate direct https://www.mountainhomelesscoalition.com/
