With a father of three out of a job, the holidays may be stressful. The Food Bank and its partner agencies can provide assistance.

Life is full of surprises. While some may be good and welcome, others may not be so great and can bring on a lot more stress. 

Losing one’s job may come as a surprise to many, and it’s an unfortunate surprise that comes with a lot of added stress, especially when there are young children involved. According to a recent study by the RAPID- California Voices Project, 56% of families with young children are struggling with food insecurity. 

Julio is the father of three young children, including a newborn and a child with special needs. When we met Julio, he mentioned he had recently lost his job and was struggling to put food on the table. The stressors were clear, but Julio maintained a positive and gracious attitude despite his struggles. 

Julio attends the Sowing Seeds food distribution in Pomona, an LA Regional Food Bank partner agency. Here, Julio and his family are greeted with a smile that puts their worries at ease knowing they’ll put nutritious food on the table. Additionally, Julio and his family were at the partner agency’s holiday distribution, where Santa Claus was present to give young children a small toy and a smile.

If you or someone you know may need food assistance this holiday season, or year-round, please visit our Pantry Locator to find the closest partner agency.