Yuma Food Bank: Helping the community during coronavirus outbreak

YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Community Food Bank has extended its hours due to the high demand and needs there is in the community amid coronavirus.

The Director of the food bank, Shara Merten, said they have not seen a tremendous impact of the virus, but has witnessed more people who've lost their jobs coming into the food bank.

“Many of them are elderly, we’re really hoping this gets itself righted before it gets too hot for our seniors," said Shara Merten, with the Yuma Community Food Bank.

Just like several other places, the food bank has had to take measures to ensure the safety of the volunteers and the community. Merten said all packaging now takes place outside.

If you would like to help or donate to the food bank head over to their website for information.