Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets Foundation has announced that $50,000 has been donated to 25 food banks and pantries in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates.
According to Feeding America, one in six Hispanic people experience food insecurity, and Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as non-Latino children.
“We are honored to partner with our local food banks to assist in alleviating food insecurity,” said Adam Salgado, president of the Cardenas Markets Foundation.
“Through the efforts of the Cardenas Markets Foundation, Cardenas Markets is much more than your local grocery store. We are a pillar of ongoing community support committed to strengthening our communities by addressing and meeting their vital needs.”
Organizations received a check in the amount of $2,000 from the Cardenas Markets Foundation. The organizations are Alameda County Community Food Bank, Carol’s Kitchen, City Mission Of Las Vegas, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Corona/ Norco Settlement House, Find Food Bank, First Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Food Bank Monterey County, Fruit of Our Hands Ministries, Helping Hands, Helping Our People of Elsinore and Imperial Valley Food Bank.
Other organizations awarded $2,000 were the Inland Valley Hope Partners, Kid Care International, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Lutheran Social Services, Merced County Food bank, Pomona Valley Food Bank, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, SF- Marin Food Bank, St. Mary’s Food Bank, The Concerned Family, The Society of Saint Vincent and United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Partners.
The Cardenas Markets Foundation is a nonprofit noted for its charitable efforts that positively impact the lives of those in the areas Cardenas Markets serves. The Cardenas Markets Foundation supports organizations committed to advancing health, children’s well-being, hunger relief and education.
For more information, visit cardenasmarkets.com/about/foundation.
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