Partnering with local churches, Riverside City Mission holds community outreach meals, distributes food boxes and clothing as well as offering personal counseling in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

In 1997, Riverside City Mission began its work under the umbrella of the Los Angeles Mission and by 2002 became a separate nonprofit organization. Partnering with local churches, today the group holds community outreach meals, distributes food boxes and clothing as well as offering personal counseling in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

“We are able to reach more people this way than we ever could have if we had stayed stationary,” said Jackie Davis, the group’s director.

Clients who are in need of food services are required to fill out a form to qualify and register. Food boxes include 20 to 40 meals depending on what food the Mission has available.

“Food boxes help people who are struggling to still afford buy their medication or keep their electricity on,” said Davis.

None of these services would be possible without volunteers who help pack boxes as well as sort clothing and household items, according to Davis. Davis said the demand for these notes is huge and there are now nearly 50 people on the recipient list.

The group has received grants from the Arbor Fund at The Community Foundation, but still depends on individual donations to cover their needs. It takes a ton of time to love someone.”

To find out more about Riverside City Mission, visit riversidecitymission.org or call 909-649-0011.

The Community Foundation’s mission is to strengthen Inland Southern California through philanthropy.