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Yreka Food Bank says donations are keeping shelves stocked after grant ended
Summary
Denise Patterson, representing the Yreka Food Bank, said the pantry—in operation for more than 50 years—serves about 30–100 people weekly, relies on donations after a grant ended, and distributes food, clothing, small appliances and pet food to residents in need.
Denise Patterson, a representative of the Yreka Food Bank, told listeners at the Siskiyou Golden Fair that the pantry has operated for more than 50 years and is now based at 1249 South Main Street. "We are the longest running food bank in Yreka. We've been here over 50 years," she said.
Patterson said the food bank is "not funded by grants. We're funded by donations only," and that the organization typically serves "anywhere from 30 to a 100 people a week, families included." The pantry provides groceries as well as clothing, small appliances and pet food. Patterson said the bank does not use an income guideline: "I don't wanna turn anybody away...whatever reason you come in for, you're gonna get food that 1st time." She added that the group distributed many blankets over the winter and that socks and shoes are frequently in high demand.
Local donors help fill gaps, Patterson said. "Siskiyou, distributing is a big donor to us. Grocery Outlet gives us a lot," and community members donate ranch eggs, garden vegetables and weekly fruit donations. She also said the food bank had stopped buying bread because the markup and prices made it difficult to continue purchasing marked-down items.
Patterson encouraged listeners to check the episode description for a link to the food bank's website and to contact the organization about donating, volunteering or arranging holiday donations.
