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Foothill Unity Center reports surge in demand, seeks volunteers as meals and food assistance rise
Summary
The nonprofit Foothill Unity Center told council members it has seen about a 37% increase in need, is serving roughly 1,000–1,700 people monthly, and will launch an onboarding app to recruit volunteers.
Joanna Hirosuna, identified in the meeting recap as the new executive director of the Foothill Unity Center, introduced herself to the council and said the organization has seen a roughly 37% increase in demand for services, particularly food assistance. Hirosuna and other speakers asked for continued community support and volunteers.
According to the recap, Foothill Unity Center serves monthly client numbers the hosts described as between about 1,000 and 1,700 people; the center said demand is likely to continue to rise with higher local costs. Hirosuna said the center will deploy an onboarding application to help process and orient new volunteers.
Council and hosts praised the center’s organization and asked residents to consider short volunteer shifts; speakers noted monthly distribution days require many hands for logistics and deliveries. The center thanked the city for cooperation and asked the community to share information about volunteer needs and the onboarding app.
The recap did not include a request for direct city funding or any formal council action; it recorded the introduction and public comment by the nonprofit’s executive director and a request for volunteers and continued support.
