Feed SoCal food drive gets underway in Inland Empire as volunteers begin sorting donations at Riverside warehouse [Video]

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) — The Feed SoCal campaign has gotten underway in the Inland Empire as ABC7 has partnered with organizations to help feed those in need.

The month-long food drive has made its way from L.A. County to Orange County to Ventura and now the Inland Empire.

Volunteers were sorting all kinds food and supplies from water to medical supplies to snacks at a warehouse in Riverside on Friday.

The Feeding America campaign in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties distributes 2.5 million pounds of food a month to 2.5 million people a year.

Although the campaign distributes a lot of food, it still does not fulfill the need in the Inland Empire, especially after emergency funds from the pandemic dried up and inflation increased costs.

“It’s really important to give back. There is a lot of families, neighbors in need. Something just as simple as donating your change, or a $5 donation. There’s …