BANNING – With recent developments surrounding federal SNAP benefits, the Office of Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez continues its monthly free produce distribution events to support families facing potential food insecurity.To date, the initiative has provided tens of thousands of pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to hundreds of families in need across the Fifth District. Last month, the program was able to provide fresh, nutritious produce to approximately 600 families in San Jacinto, 400 families in Banning, and another 300 families in Cabazon.Distributions in Cabazon and Banning will be held monthly, while distributions in Nuevo and San Jacinto will occur every other month. To register online, visit https://rivcodistrict5.org/free-food-distribution and fill out the registration
