CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A local business is once again stepping up to help those in need during the holiday season.
Foods Etc IGA reported that it has completed a donation of 800 bags of groceries to supplement the North Coast Opportunities (NCO) distribution of 800 boxes of food.
Foods Etc IGA has provided its warehouse for the food distribution for more than 10 years.
The store started supplementing the food distribution four years ago when funds became scarce and the need within the community continued to increase.
“Part of the hometown spirit is to give back to our community,” said Dennis Darling, Foods Etc owner. “During the last four years, our partnership with NCO has allowed us to make a difference to thousands of households in Clearlake.”
Foods Etc IGA distributes a bag of groceries that contains cereal, flour, vegetables, beans and bread.
“Thank you to Gary Calistro, Laurence Kincaid and the rest of the team at C&S Wholesale Grocers for their support,” Darling said. “The C&S Wholesale Grocery company shares our same values of being the community center. We are both proud to be part of our community and happy that we are able to give back.”
Foods Etc. IGA is well-known throughout Lake County for offering not only an exceptional shopping experience but also giving back to the community.
It is a frequent sponsor of local community organization activities and a primary supporter of many local food drives.