Category: Stories
We are proud to work with agencies like East LA Community Corporation who focus not only on providing enough food for people in need, but on improving access to nutritious meals and recipes in their communities.
I would probably be living in the streets if I didn’t have a place like this to come to,” says Jerry, 73.
This year Cypress College photography students generously gave their time and talents to help tell the story of the people we serve and our agency partners.
Summer is no vacation for families with children who rely on school meals. During the summer months, we provide nutritious lunches for almost 3,000 children at 70 sites.
Did you know that most of our partner agencies are run by dedicated volunteers? Juliana has been volunteering at Cory’s Kitchen for five years.
I moved from Compton to South LA about 13 years ago and I have been coming to the Salvation Army for 7 years now. About a year ago, I went through a rough time when I lost my daughter. She passed away and it was a very difficult time for me.
The work of the Food Bank would be impossible without our amazing donors and volunteers. Mary Simun is both of these.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has received a $150,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation, as part of the private foundation’s 2016 grant cycle.
May is CalFresh awareness month! This is a comprehensive effort across Los Angeles County to increase access and participation in food assistance, reduce hunger and promote good nutrition.
The BackPack Program is designed to ensure that kids who rely on school meals don’t go hungry over the weekend. We currently serve more than 1,000 children at 10 underserved schools on a weekly basis during the school year.