The St. James Episcopal Church’s weekly food pantry helps hundreds of individuals put food on the table.

Considered the most residentially dense neighborhood in Los Angeles County, Koreatown is home to the St. James Episcopal Church, a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank partner agency. Hundreds of individuals, regardless of religious denomination, line up on Wilshire Boulevard to receive food assistance every Thursday. 

A Food Pantry That’s a Lifeline for Gary

Gary is an older adult living in Koreatown. He recently got out of rehabilitation and has little to no energy. However, he likes to attend the food distribution at St. James Episcopal Church near his home every Thursday. 

Lending a Helping Hand

Before becoming the Church’s Food Pantry Coordinator, Kathy volunteered with the pantry by greeting neighbors, welcoming those returning, or getting to know first-timers. While in that position, Kathy met a young mother and her two sons, who went to the food distribution every week. Through time, the mother and her children continued attending the distribution, talking to Kathy whenever they saw her or asking if she was around when she was taking on other tasks.

For Kathy, seeing the mother and her sons grow through the years has been heartwarming and rewarding. She has also witnessed firsthand the food pantry’s impact on the neighborhood.

If you would like to support food programs like the one available at the St. James Episcopal Church, consider donating to the LA Regional Food Bank where 96% of all proceeds go directly to supporting our communities.