Laborers of the Harvest (LOTH) in Arvin say misinformation about these labels has caused community members to stop consuming their products.
- Video shows when it is safe to consume foods that are passed their “Sell By” or “Best By” date.
- LOTH is a food pantry that opened in Arvin last fall to address food insecurity in the area.
- Recently, LOTHs say their turnout has been impacted by alleged rumors suggesting their food is expired.
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When shopping for packaged foods, consumers may inspect those items for their “Sell by” or “Best By” dates. And in some cases, those dates may be easily confused with the product’s expiration date. Laborers of the Harvest (LOTH) in Arvin tell me this misinformation has affected their turnout.
Laborers of the Harvest began serving Arvin in October. Through its Open Harvest Program, the nonprofit brings fresh food to food-insecure areas.
“There have been times when I don’t have money to buy tortillas,” said Arvin resident Enriqueta Benavides, “Here, thank God, we have tortillas.”