Brawley families receive Thanksgiving help amid rising need
Adrik Vargas
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – A Brawley non-profit stepped in Wednesday to help families who might otherwise struggle to afford a Thanksgiving meal.
Families lined up early outside Campesinos Unidos as the organization handed out turkeys and holiday fixings to 50 low-income households from the north end of the county. The families chosen are all part of the group’s monthly food pantry program.
Organizers say they’ve seen a growing number of people requesting help in recent months, partly due to delays in food stamp benefits, and wanted to make sure no one in their community had to miss out on a holiday meal.
Local Grocery Outlet staff also joined the effort, contributing items like turkey, potatoes, and bread.
Campesinos Unidos reports that rising need has pushed them to serve about 1,000 meals each month to roughly 60 families.
Staff say their goal is to help bridge food insecurity in an area that continues to face one of the highest hunger rates in the county, and to give families a chance to enjoy the holiday season with one less worry.