Quechan Casino Resort donates to local food banks

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Quechan Casino Resort donated more than 100 pounds of meat to the Yuma Community Food Bank and Crossroads Mission.

The gift came from the tribal youth and San Pasqual students participating in the 4-H program, a local youth development organization.

Both Crossroads Mission and the Yuma Community Food Bank say donations dip significantly during the summer.

They add that contributions like this provide much-needed nutrition to families and individuals facing food insecurity in the Yuma area.

"They brought in a nice truckload of meat, and we really were out of meat, we were down to hamburgers and bologna, and we appreciate that… But we thank the casino so much, and especially you Ana, for coming down and thinking of us from the Quechan casino," says Barbara Rochester, the Public Affairs Director at Crossroads Mission.

"This generous contribution will provide essential protein to families and individuals facing food insecurity in the Yuma area. Quechan Casino Resort is committed to supporting the community and believes this act of kindness will make a positive impact," writes the resort.

Both the Crossroads Mission and the Yuma Community Food Bank are always looking for donations.

Reach out to them if you can help.

Click here for Crossroads Mission.

Click here for the Yuma Community Food Bank.