Aguilar, Family Service Association discuss food assistance cuts in Redlands
The developer behind several Redlands projects purchased the Eureka Street property for an apparent $6.2 million, according to public records. Plans for the former theater have not been announced.
More than $26 million in Measure D funding has gone toward completed projects, while the district continues to advance safety, accessibility and modernization improvements.
Speaking at Family Service Association, U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar criticized recent federal changes to CalFresh, while nonprofit leaders warned that charities cannot replace a strong public nutrition safety net.
REDLANDS, Calif. — U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar visited the Family Service Association of Redlands on Wednesday, warning that recent federal changes to food assistance programs are placing greater strain on local nonprofits serving families facing food insecurity.
The visit comes as Redlands continues grappling with growing food needs. Over the past year, city leaders formed a Food Security Task Force while organizations su…