When many people think about a food bank, they may picture something small and simple.

In reality, the work is far larger and more complex.

In 2025, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributed nearly 160 million pounds of food and grocery products across Los Angeles County. The Food Bank and its partners can serve as a regional food distribution system operating at a scale comparable to major logistics networks.

And it continues to grow.

In 2025 alone, the Food Bank distributed:

• 160 million pounds of food and grocery products
• 155 million pounds of food
• The equivalent of an estimated 129 million meals
• Nearly 48 million pounds of fresh produce
• Nearly 5 million pounds of essential nonfood items

That represents a 22% increase over 2024.

Food banks today operate large warehouses, manage complex supply chains, coordinate transportation fleets, and partner with hundreds of community organizations. They are not small-scale operations. They are infrastructure.

Engaged Community

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank saw more than 36,000 volunteers who contributed nearly 239,000 hours of service, the equivalent of 115 full-time employees. Through its Extra Helpings food rescue program, the Food Bank partnered with more than 520 local donors to rescue nearly 29 million pounds of food, providing approximately 24 million meals while reducing food waste across the region.

The Mobile Food Pantry program extended that reach even further, operating at 29 sites and conducting nearly 300 distributions, delivering more than 5 million pounds of food directly into communities and reaching over 625,000 individuals. Even programs that may seem smaller in scale reflect meaningful impact, including nearly 80,000 pounds of pet food distributed to help families care for every member of their household.

The scale of hunger in Los Angeles County is significant, but so is the power of collective action. Food banks are bigger than many people realize, and they are built on community participation. Whether you volunteer your time, organize a food drive, become a monthly donor, or make a financial contribution, every action fuels this system of support. When individuals, businesses, and community groups step forward, the impact multiplies. If 2025 showed us anything, it is that meaningful change happens when we come together. There is a place for everyone in this work, and your involvement can help ensure that no neighbor faces hunger alone.