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CalGuard Joins Find Food Bank to Meet Surging Demand Across the Coachella Valley
As more families across the Coachella Valley struggle with rising food insecurity, Find Food Bank is stepping up its emergency response — and now receiving critical support from the California National Guard for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
About a dozen CalGuard members are currently stationed at the food bank’s Indio warehouse, helping distribute more food than ever before. With soaring demand, the added manpower allows Find Food Bank to keep operations moving smoothly as they work to reach families facing food shortages throughout the region.
Leaders say they are grateful for the reinforcement, noting that teamwork between staff, volunteers, and Guard members is making a meaningful difference at a time when local needs are at their highest.
“It’s part of a good plan,” a Find Food Bank representative said. “We’ve got a great group — our volunteers, and now these guys coming from wherever they’re coming from to serve us. It’s just good camaraderie and good community coming together.”
Find Food Bank currently helps feed roughly 120,000 people per month, a number that has climbed as many households struggle with the rising cost of essentials and reduced access to assistance programs.
Community members who wish to help can donate or volunteer. Find Food Bank will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following day.
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By: NBC Palm Springs
November 24, 2025
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