Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers food to Yuma as part of nationwide service effort

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A semi-truck filled with over 40,000 pounds of food arrived in Yuma, delivering much-needed supplies to the Yuma Community Food Bank.

The donation comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is part of a nationwide service effort in collaboration America250, the nonpartisan initiative marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through service.

Church leaders say much of the food is made possible through tithes and donations from members, which are then used to purchase food and give back to local communities.

Over the past five years, the Yuma Community Food Bank has received more than 16 similar truckloads of food from the church, including during critical moments such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent government shutdowns.

Organizers say the goal is to support families facing food insecurity while recognizing the country's founding ideals through acts of service.

This delivery is the first of several planned for Arizona, with additional trucks expected to arrive across the state by the end of the week.