San Bernardino, California (May 10, 2022) – Stater Bros. Markets
recently donated 20,000 lbs. of fresh apples to Feeding America
Riverside I San Bernardino (FARSB) as part of the Take a Bite Out of
Hunger™ program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of
Washington. The donation ensures that local food banks will be
well-equipped to provide nutritious fresh fruit to the underserved in
the local community.
"No one should ever go hungry, and everyone should have access to a
balanced and nutritious diet with fresh fruits and vegetables," said Nancy
Negrette, Chairman and President Stater Bros. Charities. "This important
work can only be accomplished through partnerships with great
organizations like FirstFruits Marketing and Feeding America Riverside | San
Bernardino," continued Negrette.
Hunger is not just about being
hungry. It is also about not having
regular access to safe, affordable,
and nutritious food. That is why
FirstFruits created the Take a Bite Out
of Hunger™ campaign to help feed
the underserved and bring attention
to the problem of food insecurity in
the United States. The United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
shows that 11.8% of all U.S. households are considered food insecure.
"Fresh fruits and vegetables are a luxury to many. It's an honor to help our retail partners like Stater Bros. in providing fresh, nutritious apples to their communities," stated Aimee Bach, Business Development Manager at FirstFruits Marketing. "We thank Stater Bros. for their continued partnership with the program."
With the help of FARSB and their local food pantry
partners, the fresh produce will be distributed
throughout local communities in Riverside and San
Bernardino counties.
"No one should ever go hungry, and everyone should have access to a
balanced and nutritious diet with fresh fruits and vegetables"
balanced and nutritious diet with fresh fruits and vegetables"
