Food Pantry staff on strike; leader on leave after alleging board fraud
Food Pantry staff on strike; leader on leave after alleging board fraud
Source: The Signal
Date: 01/26/2026 5:57pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry Staff Strike and Temporary Closure Amid Fraud Allegations Against Board"
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry temporarily closed after its executive director, Joanne Ainsworth, was placed on leave following her allegations of board fraud related to hiring practices, leading staff to strike in her support. The pantry's board has denied any misconduct and is attempting to restore services quickly to continue aiding food-insecure residents. Ainsworth has escalated her complaint to the California Attorney General, expressing concerns over financial misappropriation.
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Date: 01/26/2026 5:57pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry Staff Strike and Temporary Closure Amid Fraud Allegations Against Board"
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry temporarily closed after its executive director, Joanne Ainsworth, was placed on leave following her allegations of board fraud related to hiring practices, leading staff to strike in her support. The pantry's board has denied any misconduct and is attempting to restore services quickly to continue aiding food-insecure residents. Ainsworth has escalated her complaint to the California Attorney General, expressing concerns over financial misappropriation.
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