"I consider myself to be an outdoorsman. I enjoy camping, fishing, and hunting with my dog, Olive. Sometimes I laugh at myself because my interests are so varied. When I get off the lake or out of the field, I can be found sewing clothing or practicing yoga."

“Given the strain that people had already been experiencing, the economic downturn was the final burden that caused many to finally seek help.”

KSRO Host Michelle Marques talks with David Goodman, Hunger Relief Worker and CEO of the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Normally, the holiday season is the time of year that REFB collects the largest amount of donations during the entire year, but unfortunately, this year donations are down by $1-million dollars. This is devastating and could result in two unthinkable choices: give everyone less food, or turn people away. Don't wait! Please donate money, food, and volunteer your time to help the food bank.

Beyond the staff of (80+) they work with an astonishing 10,000 volunteers to gather, produce, and offer thousands and thousands of meals to so many in our community who experience food insecurity.