Food Pantry plans to reopen Wednesday
Food Pantry plans to reopen Wednesday
Source: The Signal
Date: 01/27/2026 9:46pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry to Reopen Wednesday Amid Board-Staff Dispute"
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry is set to resume operations on Wednesday following a sudden closure due to staff protests, with the board prioritizing the restoration of services. The closure stemmed from tensions between the nonprofit’s board and Executive Director Joanne Ainsworth, who has been placed on paid leave after filing a fraud complaint against the board. The pantry, which normally serves about 10,000 people monthly, will operate during its usual hours from 2 to 7 p.m. at its Railroad Avenue location.
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Date: 01/27/2026 9:46pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry to Reopen Wednesday Amid Board-Staff Dispute"
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry is set to resume operations on Wednesday following a sudden closure due to staff protests, with the board prioritizing the restoration of services. The closure stemmed from tensions between the nonprofit’s board and Executive Director Joanne Ainsworth, who has been placed on paid leave after filing a fraud complaint against the board. The pantry, which normally serves about 10,000 people monthly, will operate during its usual hours from 2 to 7 p.m. at its Railroad Avenue location.
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