Santa Ana Food Co-Op Opens Today

Templo Calvario, one of the largest Latino churches in the United States, will celebrate the grand opening of its new co-op food program today at 9:30 a.m. at Food Plus, 2601 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana.

Christian Broadcasting Network President Pat Robertson is scheduled to appear at the grand opening. World Vision U.S. Ministry representative Luis Madrigal will also be there.

The Food Plus co-op offers at least a 50% discount over retail prices to its members. Its goal is to provide 58,000 grocery units to households with an annual income below $12,000 by the end of 1989.

Food Plus officials say the program provides packages of staple-type groceries, each meeting the major meal needs for a family of two adults and one small child. At a cost of $15 per 40-pound grocery unit, each family would receive $30 to $40 worth of food.

The program is sponsored by grants from World Vision, Christian Broadcasting Network and Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger. Memberships can be obtained through sponsoring churches.

For information about the program and participating churches, contact Food Plus at (714) 836-9379.