Loma Linda's Hungry Survive with Help From Bryn Mawr Residents

The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino's Loma Linda-based food giveaway had only been open half an hour but it was already swarmed.

Inside a small room at the Loma Linda Romanian Seventh-day Adventist Church, several tables were loaded with grocery bags, each stuffed with food and drink.

In the middle of the rush is Fred Ramos, giveaway coordinator and member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church.

"We're here once a month every third week," Ramos said.

They hand out food to about 120 families a month, he said. Ramos collects food from a number of food banks and stores.

"We get bread from Stater Bros. and food from San Bernardino family food bank," Ramos said.

To qualify to receive food, you must live within a specific range, he said.

"You have to show identification so we can make sure you live in the right area," Ramos said.

To check if you are within the boundaries, call (909) 723-1583.