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    THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT
    760.416.7790 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Community Food Bank @ The Center

COVID-19 | Updated 06/16/2020:

The Community Food Bank @ The Center is committed to serving those who are experiencing food insecurity.

Due to the current global situation around COVID-19, we are operating our Community Food Bank @ The Center under a modified Food distribution model.While our resources and capacity are currently limited, we will work within these limitations to serve as many people as possible, especially during this very challenging crisis. 

 

 

HOURS: Food distribution takes place on Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at our facility located on 610 S Belardo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92264.

DONATIONS:  If you are considering ways to support our food bank with donations, here is how you can help us to keep our food inventory at a healthy level.

Food Donations Needed

● Canned Goods: Tomatoes, Soup, String Beans, Corn, Fruit
● Canned Prepared Food: Spaghetti-O’s, Beef Stew, Chili, etc.
● Rice, 1 Pound Package
● Dry Beans, 1 Pound Package
● Macaroni & Cheese
● Pasta
● Ramen
● Cereal
● Crackers
● Protein & Granola Bars
● Oatmeal
● Eggs
● Cat Food & Dog Food
● Canned: Cranberries; Pumpkin; Sweet Potato Jam; Gravy; Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup.
● Crispy fried onions
● Stuffing Mix
● Small size Hams
● Small turkeys; whole chickens

Drop -off location available at our Community Food Bank @ The Center on 610 S. Belardo Rd. Palm Springs, CA | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am to Noon and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (curbside option. Collecting barrel available on the street on 610 S Belardo Rd. Safe self-service drop and go!). Also consider purchase online on websites like AmazonSmile® or other online food suppliers of your preference, delivered to The Center @ 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr, 3rd Floor. Palm Springs, CA 92262.

 

Money donations? Please click HERE to be taken to our donation page.

 

 

Every Thursday evening, The Center hosts a clean, safe and accessible "client's choice" food distribution that provides FREE groceries for local families and residents. Our clients shop for fresh produce, baked goods, meat, canned goods, dairy, and more, without fear of discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age religion, political persuasion, national origin, disability, and/or covered veteran status.
 
Well over 50% of the food distributed each week is healthy fresh produce, meats and dairy that comes from FIND (Food In Need of Distribution) Food Bank, a local food bank clearinghouse. Through generous donations from local food retailers, FIND provides food to organizations such as the Community Food Bank @ The Center at no-cost or greatly reduced cost. In addition, food collection sites are set up at local businesses and numerous food drives are held throughout the year.
 
For more information on how to get food at the Community Food Bank @ The Center, call 760-416-7790.
 
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Additional Info

  • When: Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
  • Where: 610 South Belardo. Palm Springs, CA
  • Cost: FREE
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  • The LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert

    The McDonald/Wright Building

    1301 North Palm Canyon Dr, 3rd Floor
    Palm Springs, CA 92262

    760.416.7790 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

    The Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) public charity
    EIN # 33-0937301

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