There are several pairs of family members working at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, but just recently the food bank got the distinction of employing three generations of the same family.
OAKLAND -- Despite all the fresh produce it hands out, the Alameda County Community Food Bank is one place where the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. There are several pairs of family members working at the facility, but just recently the food bank got the distinction of employing three generations of the same family.
"That was something, growing up, that my parents always instilled into us," she said,"You know, always helping, doing whatever we can.""I was looking for a job and she said they needed one driver for their food drive," he said. "I feel like it comes from my mom," said Alexia. "My mom always used to take me to distributions and also bagging food."
"I remember, even as a kid, I would take extra lunches with me to school just in case I ever had any classmates who didn't have any food," Alexia said. "If I knew a friend was struggling a little, I'd bring extra snacks all the time, just because that is instilled in me, in my grandpa and my mom.""It was a really surreal moment.
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