Community Corner
Walnut Creek Community Service Day: Sign Up Now
Help with the community food drive, or refresh parks, gardens and schools.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — It's time to sign-up for the annual Walnut Creek Community Service Day, coming up Oct. 9.
There are outdoor projects that need volunteers, and there's a huge community food drive to help the needy.
Can you help at any of the following:
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- Heather Farm Park
- Diablo Shadows Park
- Indian Valley Playground
- San Miguel Park
- Walnut Acres School
- Pop-up food collection
Those are just some of the events that need volunteers. To see the full list, check the sign-up form.
Read more about Walnut Creek Community Service Day.
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The number of families requesting emergency food increases during the pandemic.
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Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, more than 42 million Americans won’t have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations.* Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.
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