Rafi Law Group Donates 12,500, Launches Food Drive in San Luis
Rafi Law Group presented the Yuma Community Food Bank with a 12,500 donation on December 4, helping to launch a community food drive that runs through December 15 at the Walmart in San Luis. The donation and drive aim to bolster meal availability for local residents during the winter months, supporting thousands of meals according to organizers.
On Thursday December 4, Rafi Law Group presented a 12,500 donation to the Yuma Community Food Bank, a contribution intended to strengthen local food assistance as demand rises during the holiday season. The donation served as the kickoff for a coordinated collection effort taking place through December 15 at the Walmart store in San Luis, Arizona.
The drive is a partnership between Rafi Law Group, YCAT and Walmart and will accept both food and monetary donations. Organizers described the effort as a way to ensure thousands of meals are available to residents who rely on the food bank this winter. Rafi content director Gabriel Trujillo and other partners encouraged community participation to maximize the campaigns reach and impact.
For Yuma County residents the immediate effect is an increase in resources for the food bank at a time when nonprofit pantries typically face greater demand. The 12,500 donation provides short term operational support that can be applied to purchasing food, covering storage and distribution costs, or matching in kind donations to extend the purchasing power of local contributions. The public drive at a major retail location like Walmart also makes it easier for shoppers to drop off staples or donate cash while completing holiday purchases.
Beyond the short term boost, the campaign highlights how private sector contributions and local partnerships can shore up community safety nets. Coordinated efforts with transit and retail partners can reduce logistical barriers to giving and to receiving food assistance. For households that depend on the Yuma Community Food Bank, increased donations over the next week could translate into steadier access to emergency groceries and meal programs through the winter.
Residents wishing to contribute can donate food or money at the Walmart in San Luis through December 15. Organizers say community participation in that window will determine how many additional meals the food bank can provide during the coldest months of the year.
