Members of the California National Guard gather bags of food to be distributed to families in their cars. (Photo by Sean Roney)

SALINAS VALLEY — Food Bank for Monterey County continues to provide weekly food distributions at sites around South Monterey County during the month of May.

The distributions are curbside and focused mainly on cars in a drive-thru format. With sites in most towns, those in need should be able to find a local distribution.

Recipients are advised to obtain food from their own local distribution when possible, to ensure those in need in other towns are able to get food.

Social distancing guidelines are observed at the distribution sites, and the most efficient way to arrive is in a car and have the trunk, tailgate or rear hatch open while in line. Those who can only walk up, however, will be placed into alternate lines to receive food packages.

South Monterey County food distributions in May

Chualar
Every Thursday, 12 to 1 p.m.
Chualar Elementary School, 24285 Lincoln St.

Gonzales
Every Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
St. Theodore’s Catholic Church, 116 South Belden St.

Soledad
Every Monday, 10 to 11 a.m.
Soledad High School, 425 Gabilan Dr.

Greenfield
Every Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m.
American Legion Memorial Hall, 615 El Camino Real

King City
Every Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m.
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St.

San Ardo
Every Wednesday, 12 to 2 p.m.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, Cattlemen Road and College Street

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Sean Roney is a freelance reporter for King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune, a unified publication of Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune. He covers general news for the Salinas Valley communities in South Monterey County.

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