COMMUNITY NEWS

H.E.L.P. Inc. is Honored with 2026 equity and access champion award by feeding america


H.E.L.P. Inc. is honored to announce that we have been presented with the 2026 Equity and Access Champion Award by Feeding America.


The award was presented to H.E.L.P. Inc. by Venessa Mercado of Feeding America in recognition of our commitment to helping ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to food and essential resources.


For more than 40 years, H.E.L.P. Inc. has served the community through our food pantry and assistance programs. Our work would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our donors, and the support of our community partners.


We are especially grateful for our longstanding relationship with Feeding America. Their partnership and support have played an important role in helping H.E.L.P. Inc. provide food assistance to the people we serve.


Receiving the 2026 Equity and Access Champion Award is a tremendous honor for our entire organization. We accept this recognition on behalf of the many volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters who work alongside us every day.


We extend our sincere thanks to Feeding America and Venessa Mercado for this meaningful recognition and for their continued support of H.E.L.P. Inc.


Patrick Froehle, President


H.E.L.P. Inc.
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Food Pantry for H.E.L.P. Inc. - Best Non-Profit Organization In Banning


Congratulations! H.E.L.P. Inc.'s Food Pantry has earned the BEST of 2026 Banning Award in the Non-Profit Organization category.

H.E.L.P., Inc. Food Pantry and Thrift Store Now serving All of Riverside County Residents!


Now Serving All Riverside County Residents!


Need a Free Basket of Food?

If you or someone you know lives in Riverside County, you can receive a Free Basket of Food from H.E.L.P. Inc. Food Pantry.


• No Income Requirements:  This program is open to ALL Riverside County residents.


• Simple Qualification: Show your ID Card and zip code.


•  Food Provided: The food distributed comes from Feeding America and the USDA


Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Location:

56 South 6th Street, Banning, California


Our Mission:

H.E.L.P., Inc. provides a monthly basket of food to individuals and families throughout Riverside County. In partnership with Faith in Action, we also provide weekly bags to unhoused individuals in our community.


SuN LAKES DISTRICT 20 gives check to support needy families

Sun Lakes District 20 Representative, Michael Karpman presents a check for $240 to H.E.L.P. President Patrick Froehle and Second Vice President, Charles Massey.   

Monies raised by Sun Lakes District 20 residents were used to support H.E.L.P. Inc., Carol's Kitchen, and Table of Plenty to provide food to needy families in the Banning Pass Area.

Do You Have FOUR Hours A Week To Give At Our Non-Profit Agency In Banning?


To fill out a H.E.L.P., Inc. Volunteer Application Form click here.

Comments from THE Board President

H.E.L.P., Inc. Food Pantry and Thrift Store has been operating in Banning for more than 20 years. All our volunteers want to thank everyone who has generously donated, either items to sell or money, to H.E.L.P., Inc. We could not do what we do without the support of all our donors.
H.E.L.P. Inc. is an interdenominational non-profit charitable corporation, under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Thank you for your generous support and donations to our Food Pantry and Thrift Store.