Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

While Los Angeles County is the most populous County in the nation, it is also home to one of the most significant cases of food and nutrition insecurity. Fortunately, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and its partners across the County are working together to help ensure our neighbors can access nutritious sustenance. Visit our blog to hear from some of the individuals and families that your contributions positively impact at https://lnkd.in/g9GfgsPD

By volunteering three hours at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, you'll help ensure families and individuals across LA County access essential nutrition assistance. When you sign up for a volunteer shift at the Food Bank, you're helping glean and sort through food and products donated to the Food Bank by growers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Continue reading more about why thousands of individuals choose to volunteer at the Food Bank each year: https://lnkd.in/e6fRU2Mv

We are thrilled to join Albertsons Companies Foundation and other partners in a first-of-its-kind coalition to help tackle summer hunger through USDA's new, permanent Summer EBT program. To ensure as many families as possible benefit from Summer EBT, the LA Regional Food Bank teamed up with partners Feeding America, Food Research & Action Center, Gift Card Bank, Hunger Free USA, mRelief, No Kid Hungry, Partnership for a Healthier America, and WhyHunger to reach over 200 food banks, 300 school districts and community organizations, and over 1500 partner organizations through this campaign. Families can receive $120 for groceries per eligible child. Check if you're eligible at SummerEBT.org. - Nos complace unirnos a la Fundación Albertsons Companies y otras organizaciones en una novedosa coalición que ayudará a abordar el problema del hambre infantil durante el verano a través del nuevo programa permanente Summer EBT del USDA. Para asegurar que tantas familias como sea posible se beneficien del Summer EBT, LA Regional Food Bank se unió a Feeding America, Food Research & Action Center, Gift Card Bank, Hunger Free USA, mRelief, No Kid Hungry, Partnership for a Healthier America y Why Hunger para llegar a más de 200 bancos de comida, 300 distritos escolares y organizaciones comunitarias y más de 1500 organizaciones asociadas en esta campaña. Las familias podrán recibir $120 para comestibles por cada niño elegible. Revise si cumple con los requisitos para participar en SummerEBT.org.

While visiting Los Angeles Regional Food Bank partner agency Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, Connie recently shared her experience. With high grocery prices, she struggles to afford food for herself and her household. She extends her appreciation for the opportunity to access essential food resources, sharing that, at that moment, she didn't have food in her refrigerator. Thanks to the support of the community, Connie and many others don't have to compromise their nutritional needs despite their situation. Together, #WeFeedLA.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to share that The Midnight Mission is our Agency of the Month! Their dedication to supporting their community has been invaluable in the collaborative fight against hunger. Since 1914, The Midnight Mission has been offering paths to self-sufficiency to individuals and families in need. Their extensive range of essential services, including 12-step recovery, education, job training, and work programs, are designed to get people off the streets and into productive lives. The Midnight Mission knows the important difference between a hand-up and a hand-out. Every day, with your support, they help people turn their lives around and thrive. Here's to making a difference in the lives of our neighbors together!

Giovanna, a food recipient caring for her family of five, shared her story with the LA Regional Food Bank at a recent distribution in Santa Clarita. “Seeing the rising prices is hard. With $20, I can only purchase one item instead of the four to six that it used to be able to cover. Utilizing the food from the Food Bank helps me provide for my family with fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, milk and eggs. With the money I save here, I am able to pay the utilities bill. I appreciate what you are doing to provide for us.” Thank you to everyone who help make food distributions like the one Giovanna attends possible. Together, #WeFeedLA.

The Los Angeles legal community has again come together to support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, contributing substantial funding for food distribution. During the hunger relief initiative, attorneys and staff from 55 legal organizations raised almost 480,000 through the Food From The Bar campaign. They also dedicated 497 volunteer shifts to glean, box and sort food resources. This effort will substantially bolster the efforts of the Food Bank and its partners across LA County. Find out more about this inspiring initiative and its impact on our community: https://lnkd.in/e_9j6W7G

You can make a lasting impact in the lives of many of our neighbors. Fundraise for those facing hunger today. Be a part of the change at https://lnkd.in/gF4AAKDv

Seniors are among the most vulnerable populations to struggle with food insecurity. The rising costs of food, rent, utilities and everyday necessities make it difficult for seniors to survive on a fixed income. Many skip meals or medications to make it through the month. Read more about hunger among seniors when you visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/g3NqXAmn

Hundreds of thousands of individuals are struggling with food and nutrition insecurity throughout Los Angeles County. Discover their stories and learn more about this critical issue by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gEgHMwg7