An Epic Beginning
In 2007, Carlos and Gricelda Medina initiated a food ministry from garage of their residence in Fontana, with the primary goal of providing complimentary groceries every Wednesday evening. Initially supported by children, Carlos and Christopher, the Medinas distributed 80 bags of provisions weekly. Their steadfast culminated in 2012 with the establishment of a facility in Bloomington, California. Currently, their outreach impacts over 2 million individuals across the Inland Empire, as well as various regions in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala, as they persistently seek innovative ways to assist families from diverse backgrounds and extend a welcome to those in need.
Our Approach
The Vida Life Ministries International Distribution Center serves as a vital food source for numerous individuals and families within the community. Functioning as a local food bank, VLM undertakes the collection, preparation, and distribution of food to alleviate hunger.
In recent years, food insecurity has escalated due to the impact of the pandemic and rising inflation rates. Despite these challenges, VLM has been instrumental in providing emergency food boxes capable of sustaining a household for a minimum of one week.
With a monthly outreach to 48,000 families and 285 non-profit organizations, the distribution center exemplifies Vida Life's commitment to the community. Through its unwavering generosity, VLM has thrived in tandem with the local populace.
Meet the Team
Forward together
Maria Luisa
Store Manager
Oscar Haro
Development Manager