Free groceries available to Marine Corps families

More than 100 Camp Pendleton families received groceries at the Abby Reinke Center, free of charge thanks to the teamwork of the base’s Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and local grocery stores, May 10.

During the free food giveaway, items such as bread, milk, eggs, a variety of meats, frozen foods and fruits and vegetables were given away to all qualified attendees regardless of rank or marital status.

“We conduct these free food giveaways simply because we care,” said Regina Hunter, event coordinator, MCCS. “The amount of food we receive from (the local grocer) is very generous, this i...