Welcome to Fallbrook Food Pantry.
Fallbrook Food Pantry has served low income and disadvantaged families since 1991, when the Fallbrook Ministerial Association created Fallbrook Community Project. In 2005 our name was changed to Fallbrook Food Pantry to more accurately reflect its purpose. There are opportunities for everyone to participate in this long standing community effort, either by volunteering on site, or as donors. We rely heavily on donations throughout the year and hold two fundraisers each year to off-set operating overhead: 5k Thanksgiving Hunger Walk/Run and CROP Walk . Please let us know if you would like to receive our Quarterly
Newsletters which highlights donors, volunteers, and upcoming events.
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Our mission statement:
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to aid those in the community in need of food -
to refer those in need of shelter and medical care to appropriate agencies -
to offer love and hope through emotional support.
In 2011, with broad based community support, we were able to distribute nearly 80,000 food issues.
Volunteers from Grace Lutheran re-bagging beans and rice. |
A food issue is based on family size. A typical week's issue might include:
- Chicken, ground turkey, canned tuna, hot dogs, etc.
- Milk and sometimes cheese and or yogurt
- Beans- canned or dry
- Fresh vegetables and fruit
- Canned vegetables and fruit
- Bread
- Rice or pasta
- Juice frequently
- Frozen food items occasionally
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Volunteers from Ivy Street School stocking the shelves with donated canned goods.
For 2 decades, the Fallbrook Food Pantry (formerly Fallbrook Community Project) has worked to relieve hunger and provide hope and resources to our neighbors in need. It is the largest agency of its kind in the unincorporated areas of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, De Luz and Pala.
Food assistance is given to those who qualify according to Federal guidelines for poverty level income. Many of our clients fall far below the "official" poverty line. Our clients include families with children, seniors, the disabled and the homeless, among others.
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The majority of clients we assist are children for whom regular, meals are of prime importance. Food assistance to children promotes a higher level of health and well being as well as increasing their capacity to concentrate and perform well in school. And if you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact us. We are here to help.
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Board of DirectorsFallbrook Food Pantry is served by an all-volunteer Board of Directors that meets on a monthly basis to carry out its mission.
2011 Executive Board
Fallbrook Food Pantry 2011 Board Members
| Arnie Willcuts |
President |
| Catherine Sousa |
Past President |
| Frank Russell |
Past President |
| Jean Dooley |
Secretary |
| Tiffany Spillman |
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Marty Warner |
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| Onelia Lopez |
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| Josh Way |
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| Diane OHara |
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| Annie Yazdani |
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| Mike Brooks |
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| Young Milton |
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| Peter Frederiksen |
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| Greg Smorzewski |
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| Don Luallin |
Executive Director |
Copyright © 2005 Fallbrook Food Pantry. We are a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.
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