Small Acts, Big Impact: Simple Ways to Support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Small Acts, Big Impact: Simple Ways to Support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Hunger touches every corner of Los Angeles County—but so does hope.
At the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, we believe that when our community comes together, we can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who may struggle to make ends meet. Whether you have time to spare, food to share, or want to use your voice, you can help in many simple yet profound ways.
Here’s how you can get involved today:
1. Donate What You Can
Every contribution—large or small—helps the LA Regional Food Bank provide nutritious food to children, families, seniors, and individuals across Los Angeles County. Your support fuels our ability to distribute millions of pounds of food each month through a network of partner agencies and direct distributions.
Whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring donation, your generosity helps nourish our neighbors. Donate today.
2. Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether sorting food at our distribution center or helping at a mobile food pantry, your time directly helps support our neighbors. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers and participate in the hands-on work that powers our programs.
A few hours of your time can help support thousands across LA County.
3. Turn Special Moments Into Giving Opportunities
Commemorate birthdays, holidays, or milestones by fundraising for the Food Bank. Ask for donations instead of gifts, or encourage your workplace to match employee contributions.
Giving back together makes these moments even more meaningful.
4. Stay in Touch with Food Bank News
Use your social platforms to stay updated and to raise awareness about hunger and the Food Bank’s work. Share facts, videos, or your own experience volunteering or giving back. Tag us so we can share your posts, too!
A simple post can inspire someone else to take action.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our newsletter!
5. Leave a Legacy Through Planned Giving
When you include the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in your estate plan, you create a lasting legacy of compassion and care. Your planned gift helps ensure we can continue fighting hunger and serving our community for generations.
Learn more about planned giving.
6. Explore Other Ways to Give
There are even more meaningful ways to support the LA Regional Food Bank, including donating stock or cryptocurrency, contributing through your IRA or Donor Advised Fund, or even giving your vehicle—each option helps fuel our mission to fight hunger in Los Angeles County.
Every gift—no matter how it’s given—helps provide food and hope to our neighbors.
Together, We Can Feed LA
The need in Los Angeles County is great, but so is our collective ability to respond. You are part of the solution by donating, volunteering, hosting a drive, or simply spreading the word. At the LA Regional Food Bank, we know that every action—no matter how small—contributes to a hunger-free LA.
Let’s keep working together. Because when we all unite, we can help ensure that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County.
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