Redlands, CA, July 13, 2017:  Alta Vista Credit Union prepared and served its second Meal of Love at the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, CA. The dinner, which was prepared by eleven Alta Vista employees; Susie Jarvis, Amber Green, Stephanie Jordan, Shana Crane, Amber Astilleros, Kris Bussard, Jackie Gallegos, Taylor Carrol, Jacqueline Sanderson, Erica Leal and Ben Lopez, and family member Jimmy Sadler, consisted of chicken and beef street tacos, beans, rice, potato salad and dessert. Over 60 people were fed.

 
“We felt that the Meal of Love was a special way for us to help families that are going through such difficult times,” said Susie Jarvis, Head of Business Development at Alta Vista Credit Union.  “Serving some of the families that are staying at The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House was something that we very much enjoyed doing, and goes along with the people helping people mentality of our entire credit union.”

Community philanthropy is one of Alta Vista Credit Union’s top priorities, along with serving its members.  Throughout the year, the credit union makes a strong effort in helping as many people as possible through volunteering and charitable donations. 
 
ABOUT ALTA VISTA CREDIT UNION 
Headquartered in Redlands, CA, Alta Vista Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative opened in 1943.  The credit union serves 12,800 members and offers a full line of financial products and services. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in San Bernardino County or Riverside County, California. 
 
ABOUT THE INLAND EMPIRE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE 
The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” to families while their children receive medical treatment at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and other nearby hospitals. The House supports more than 24 families each night. The Inland Empire Ronal McDonald House is a program of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.