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BARTON FOUNDATION REINSTATES RESPONSE FUND FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING FOOD INSECURITY
The Barton Foundation has reinstated their Response Fund to assist community members disproportionately affected by the Caldor Fire. Now called the Emergency Response Fund, the program will assist local families and individuals facing food insecurity challenges brought on by the Caldor Fire evacuations. In May, 2021, the fund resulted in over $420,000 donated to more than 6,000 residents impacted by COVID-19 in the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline areas.
“The Barton Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund is intended to assist with a basic need – putting food on tables - as many community members are experiencing economic hardships due to the recent evacuations,” said Chris Kiser, Executive Director of the Barton Foundation. “In addition to being displaced from their homes, many of our community members were unable to work, resulting in wage loss and inability to fulfill basic needs. This fund has been created in direct response to this issue and aims to provide relief to anybody feeling the effects of food insecurity as a result of the fire.”
The Barton Foundation will distribute food cards redeemable at Safeway stores in $25 increments at The Attic Thrift Store, Bread & Broth, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe Youth & Family Services, and Live Violence Free beginning September 20.
One hundred percent of donations to the Barton Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund will be dedicated to helping local families and community members. Donations are tax deductible and unrestricted to ensure that resources may be deployed as quickly as possible. For further information, please contact the Barton Foundation at 530.543.5612.
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Mail to - Barton Foundation, PO Box 529, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
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