With tens of thousands of Coachella Valley residents on the verge of food insecurity due to the delay of federal food benefits, a local effort to help has gained momentum.
A food drive to benefit those in need initially started on the large Facebook community, "Gay Men of Palm Springs." Although it began as a call to action in the private group, it has resulted in real-life benefits.

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