COMMUNITY NEWS

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.