Adopt-a-Family

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the churches, businesses, schools, organizations and individuals who have adopted families from the Fallbrook Food Pantry for Christmas this year! Of the 261 needy families who have asked to be considered for help, 141 have already been adopted by the generous people of our community. Of course, that means 120 are still hoping more people will step forward to help.

What does “adopt-a-family” mean? Quite simply, it means providing the makings for a holiday meal and a gift for each child in the family. Low-income families who barely have enough to make ends mee...