American River Ag Teams with Sacramento/Elk Grove Area Charity Chicks in Crisis to Provide Financial Assistance, Manpower & Supplies to Local Families During the Holidays

ELK GROVE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARA teamed up with Chicks in Crisis, an Elk Grove, CA based non-profit organization to help bring these necessities to families in our community. Chicks in Crisis directly reduces the number of infants facing abandonment, foster care, abuse and even death by providing prenatal care, life skills training, parenting assistance, clothing, baby supplies, essential items, emergency food and legal guidance. "This organization is fantastic. We are happy to support [founder] Inez Whitlow and her crew and encourage others to do the same, especially during the holidays", said Walker. ARA has been a long-term financial supporter of Chicks in Crisis and is a top sponsor of their annual Thanksgiving morning fundraiser, the Elk Grove Gobble Wobble 5K/10K Run.

Chicks in Crisis Founder, Inez Whitlow, was overcome with emotion and states, "Each family was so excited about getting diapers, wipes and formula for their children. Some cried and couldn't stop thanking us for being there. It was very touching and as I was driving home, I cried. It was an incredible and overwhelming experience."

Diaper need statistics are alarming; in fact, 1 in 3 American families experience diaper need. The average cost of disposable diapers for one child every month is about $70 and when diapers aren't changed as often as they should be, babies run the risk of infections such as staph infections, bladder infections, diaper rash and even maggot infestations. Chicks in Crisis is extremely thankful for supporters like American River Ag who help contribute to their overall mission of providing love, home and family for every child.

About Chicks in Crisis:
Chicks in Crisis (CiC) is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization and is committed to helping serve and support the young parenting community of Elk Grove, CA and the surrounding areas to ensure they finish their education, do not become dependent on the welfare system and avoid their children entering foster care. CiC recognizes their efforts as they work towards creating a bright future for themselves and for their families. CiC supports over 400 families every month and offers mothers and fathers with prenatal care, life skills training, parenting assistance, clothing, baby supplies, essential items, emergency food and legal guidance. Chicks in Crisis also facilitates open adoption placements into loving homes across California and the United States and has saved over $88 million to date by keeping children out of foster care. CiC is looking forward to 2020 with plans to launch a mobile outreach truck to support Angels in the Field, a program for migrant families with children.

About American River Ag:
American River Ag, Inc. (ARA),with operations in Courtland and Stockton, California is a certified organic farm, specializing in sun-drying vegetables. ARA produces wholesale organic feed ingredients for animals, including pet food and livestock feed, with minimal environmental impact and sells directly to farmers and other consumers.

For more information about American River Ag, visit their website: https://www.americanriverag.com/

SOURCE Chicks in Crisis