Food for People offers food distributions
In order to expand access to healthy foods during these challenging times, Food for People is offering free produce distributions in Eureka, Fortuna, Garberville and Redway. These distributions will continue monthly from now through October.
The next Eureka drivethrough produce distribution is Thursday. Distributions take place every third Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the north parking lot at Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway. (Those without a vehicle are asked to visit the Eureka Food Pantry, 2112 Broadway, which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The next Fortuna drivethrough produce distribution is set for Wednesday and will continue every third Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fortuna Community Services parking lot, 2331 Rohnerville Road. This is a drivethrough distribution; there will be a separate area for walk-ups. Cars should enter via David Way.
Garberville’s produce distribution takes place today. Distributions will continue every second Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Garberville Presbyterian Church, 437 Maple Lane. This is a walk-up distribution — face masks are required.
Redway’s drive-through produce distribution also takes place today. Distributions continue every second Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Redway Baptist Church, 553 Redway Drive. This is a drive-through distribution; there will be a separate area for walk-ups. Cars should enter via Empire Drive and exit onto Redway Drive.
Masks are required for all distributions and everyone is asked to follow six-foot social distancing guidelines. Participants are asked to make room in vehicles; volunteers will load produce directly into the trunk for drivethrough distributions.
Food for People is the food Bank for Humboldt County. For more information, go to www.foodforpeople.org.