WITH UNEMPLOYMENT REMAINING AT 12 PERCENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
THE DEMAND FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE CONTINUES TO INCREASE

For the first 10 months of 2011, Food Bank trends show that food acquired and distributed is flat compared to 2010 with 51 million pounds of food distributed year to date (the equivalent of 39 million meals).  However, the main sources of food have different trends with food industry donations and fresh produce increasing, while the USDA commodities are decreasing. 

With unemployment remaining at 12 percent in LA County, the demand for food assistance continues to increase.  Food Bank distribution volume has increased by an average of 27 percent per year for the past three years.  With food acquisition and distribution remaining flat for 2011, a large gap between the growing demand for food and the current supply is evident.  The Food Bank estimates that this gap is approximately 1.3 million pounds of food per month.
 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate with confidence.  The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been rated as a four star charity by Charity Navigator and has been awarded the "Best in America" seal from Local Independent Charities of America.  Thank you for your support.

Thank you for visiting the Food Bank's website.  Features on our site include:

• Our improved Pantry Locator allows you to find a food pantry in your neighborhood using online mapping technology. It is now easier than ever before to find your nearest Food Bank partner agency.

• Virtual Food Drives continue to be a great way to support the Food Bank's hunger relief efforts. The Food Bank's new website makes it easier to create and customize a Virtual Food Drive page to get your friends and family involved in the fight against hunger.

Below is actor Ryan Phillippe's public service announcement for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank