The River Bend Foodbank’s community partnerships have never been as important as they have been this year. In the face of turmoil, friends in all forms stepped up, and River Bend Foodbank is sincerely thankful. We’ve had families host special fundraisers, employees from companies across the region volunteer, and thousands more gave for the first time, or the 10th time, in support of River Bend Foodbank’s mission. The community was an integral link in the chain that helped nearly 160,000 people in need in 2020. Due to the pandemic and economic downturn, the Foodbank’s capacity is being tested, as we experience spikes in food costs, supply chain disruptions, and limitations for volunteer support, all while the number of people facing…
