华盛顿州雅基马谷的家庭面临日益严重的困难，援助组织因此招募社区“朋友”来支持节日。 Families in Washington’s Yakima Valley face rising hardship, prompting aid groups to recruit community "friends" for holiday support.

华盛顿亚基马谷(Yakima Valley)越来越多的家庭在节假日面临越来越大的困苦, 促使当地组织敦促社区成员为有需要的人做“朋友”。 A growing number of families in Washington’s Yakima Valley are facing increased hardship this holiday season, prompting local organizations to urge community members to step in as "friends" for those in need. 随着粮食无保障和住房费用不断增加,非营利组织报告援助请求激增,特别是在低收入家庭和老年人中。 With rising food insecurity and housing costs, nonprofits report a surge in requests for assistance, especially among low-income households and seniors. Yakima Valley粮食银行和其他团体正在发起运动,将捐赠者与家庭联系起来,以提供礼品和膳食支持,强调即使小额捐款也能在节日期间带来有意义的变化。 The Yakima Valley Food Bank and other groups are launching campaigns to connect donors with families for gift-giving and meal support, emphasizing that even small contributions can make a meaningful difference during the holidays.