December 12, 2024
Support Local Families This Holiday Season
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Have you considered donating canned or packaged goods to the Community Resource Center Food Bank at The Mall?
Your contributions directly help 250 families who depend on this vital resource. Every item you give could brighten someone's holiday table.
Donating is simple: drop off your goods outside the Food Bank door, and a volunteer will bring them inside. The Food Bank is open every Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Your generosity makes a difference—thank you for helping our community thrive!
Borrego Springs Community Resource Center
a charitable 501(c)(3) organization
Phone: +1 619-948-5900
Email: borregocrc@gmail.com
EIN: 92-2472896
Learn More About Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs CRC Food Bank offers weekly groceries, monthly health services, and improved facilities with help from community grants and donations. Open to all.
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Food Bank Partnership Serving Borrego and Beyond
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