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Serving Hope While Curbing Hunger

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer
February 17, 2026 at 01:24pm. Views: 1885

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosts highly-anticipated annual soup luncheon: Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope. This informative hour-long lunch showcases current initiatives and programs while offering the opportunity to engage with other hunger-relief advocates over a warm meal.

“Everyone deserves equal access to nutritious food, and the belief in a more equitable future drives our work every day,” said Joanna Solorio, Interim CEO at FARSB. “Serving hope means bringing our community together around solutions that strengthen dignity, opportunity, and long-term change,” Solorio continued.

This annual event allows food bank staff, community members, volunteers, and donors to gather together in support of hunger-relief while gaining insights into the vital work FARSB is doing in the region. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming changes, programmatic updates, and the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals about supporting the mission of a hunger-free IE!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM

Admission: Free – RSVP Required (Limit of 8 per order)

 

Ready to Become a Soup-porter?

Secure your seat at the table at: www.FeedingAmericaIE.org/CurbingHunger2026

 

Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope is proudly sponsored by DCH Subaru of Riverside, Vulcan Materials Company, and Wild Goose Coffee Roasters. For more information on Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope or other upcoming events, please contact Angela at ajugon@feedingamericaie.org. Sponsorship deadline is Friday, February 27th, 2026.

To learn more about how to support FARSB, visit www.FeedingAmericaIE.org

Photo Credits: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

 

About Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is leading the fight against hunger in the Inland Empire by providing food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. FARSB opened in 1980 as Survive Food Bank in response to the increasing concern about the dual problems of hunger and food waste in the Inland Empire. Today, FARSB is the primary food source for nearly 250 local nonprofit organizations, distributing over 3.1 million pounds of food monthly to emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, high-need elementary schools, senior centers, after-school programs, and more. With the help of these community partners, they make up the largest hunger-relief organization serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, ultimately making food security a reality for over one million households every year. Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino proudly holds the 2025 Guide Star Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of transparency achievable through Guide Star. For more information, visit www.FeedingAmericaIE.org

Contact:

Rachel Bonilla

951-359-4757 ext.117 (office)

rbonilla@feedingamericaie.org (email)

 

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