Food donation sites are getting creative in Mariposa

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One local food bank is getting creative with ways to inspire donations by placing drop boxes around town – and in front of banks.

Like many other food banks, Mariposa’s Manna House is turning to the community to help prepare for the lapse in EBT benefits taking effect Nov. 1.

To inspire donations, the food bank will be placing donation boxes at three sites across town, including:

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• UMB/Premier Bank
• WestAmerica Bank
• Mariposa County Library

Those interested in donating can also visit their PayPal here.

While other free food resources in Mariposa do exist, only a handful are also available to everyone. They include:

• The Community Food Bank at the Mariposa County Park (Commodities available on the third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
• The Heritage House on 5200 Hwy 49 N. (Hot lunches available daily at  11:30 a.m., food boxes available once a week)
• Mariposa Safe Families Community Center on 5070 Bullion St. (Groceries and shelf-stable food items available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Ponderosa Basin Chapel (Groceries and shelf-stable food items available 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
• Assembly of God Church (Every Wednesday at 8 a.m.)

For a complete list of resources, click here.