Law Firm Donates to Yuma Food Bank, Expands Local Meal Support

Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys made a $2,500 donation to the Yuma Community Food Bank on November 20, 2025, a contribution that KYMA reports is being counted toward about 12,500 meals. The firm also announced a collaboration with Yuma County Area Transit, known as YCAT, to coordinate a food drive in 2025 and encouraged residents to bring nonperishable donations to Walmart stores across Yuma and San Luis during designated collection windows.

The donation and the planned drive arrive as community food programs enter the busiest season. Food banks serve as immediate lifelines for households confronting economic strain, and partnerships between private firms and local organizations can boost capacity to distribute groceries and prepared meals. The Yuma Community Food Bank accepts donations and coordinates distribution to residents who rely on supplemental food support for children, seniors, and households with low incomes.

KYMA reported that the station published a calendar of collection dates and listed which partner organizations will handle particular store windows at multiple Walmart locations. The story also noted a statement from Jazmin Ortega, a case manager for Lerner and Rowe, about the firm s goal to give back to the local community. Residents seeking the full schedule and contact information can consult the KYMA article for details.

Public health experts view emergency food assistance as an essential short term buffer against hunger that also affects health outcomes. Food insecurity is associated with higher rates of chronic illness, increased stress, and barriers to preventive care. While immediate donations like this one expand available meals, community leaders and public health officials emphasize that longer term solutions require stable funding, stronger social safety net programs, and policies that address the economic drivers of hunger.

Locally, the partnership with YCAT may improve access to donation points and mobilize volunteers across neighborhoods, which can strengthen distribution networks and reduce logistical barriers. For residents who want to help, coordinated drives and visible collection points make participation straightforward, especially during the holidays when demand commonly rises.

The $2,500 contribution counted toward 12,500 meals, and the announced 2025 drive represent incremental but tangible support for Yuma s food security infrastructure. Sustained community engagement and policy attention are needed to turn such short term boosts into durable improvements in health equity for the county. For collection locations, dates, and contact details, see the original KYMA report.