Take 5 to Care: LA Regional Food Bank and KTLA’s Annual Campaign

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank representatives teamed up with KTLA members at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce and accepted food and financial donations from community members on December 5. The event raised 5,862 pounds of food and nearly $900 to alleviate food insecurity in Los Angeles County.

Helpful Honda donated $1,000 worth of food, Citadel donated food and others made on-air donations to the Food Bank from 6 am through 11 am that morning.

Apart, Yet Together

The Food Bank has been partnering with Citadel Outlets for 5 years now. In line with a transformative year, this event’s traditional format was adapted to a drive-through event to maintain social distancing to keep everyone involved as safe as possible while also coming together for a good cause in helping the food-insecure community.

A person wearing a blue mask is being filmed by two camera operators in front of a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank branded van outside a building. The scene is bright and sunny, with trees and architectural details creating a vibrant backdrop.

Three people are loading items into the trunk of a black car parked on a sunlit Los Angeles street. Two wear jackets, one has a cap, and another wears a mask and gloves, likely volunteering for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Palm trees and buildings serve as a backdrop.

A person wearing a mask and gloves hands a to-go order from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to a driver in a gray car. The exchange happens smoothly through the car window, with the basket of food securely nestled inside.

People are gathered around a food bank collection point with donation bins labeled "Food Drop Off." A white car is parked in front. Volunteers from Los Angeles Regional Food Bank assist near a green tent labeled "LA FoodBank.org" outside a grocery store.

Cars lined up for a curbside drop-off at a food drive, with a large screen displaying "Food Drive Curbside Drop-Off" above. Volunteers from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank are unloading donations in a parking area labeled "Delivery Court 400.

A news reporter in a Santa hat interviews a person in a light blue hoodie next to a blue delivery car emblazoned with "The future is here." Shopping bags lie on the ground as the cameraman captures this festive moment outside a store, supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

A group of people wearing masks and gloves stand in front of a building with boxes and bags of donated goods for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. A branded car is parked nearby, and a sign on the left reads "Food Bank." Palm trees and reflective windows are in the background.

Street view of a shopping center with cars lined up for a food drive hosted by KTLA 5 and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. A sign directs vehicles for curbside drop-off. Orange cones guide traffic, and a person stands near a cart with boxes ready to help those in need.

A truck parked outside a building with a large green banner showcasing a smiling family. The text reads, "No One Should Go Hungry. Donate now at Afoodbank.org. $1 = 4 MEALS." Cones and a sign for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's food drive are visible in the background.

A vintage blue pickup truck is parked on a street, where a person in a Santa hat chats with someone inside. Nearby, a cameraman films the scene, capturing the bustling backdrop of shops and clear sky. It's all part of an event supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

A person in a Santa hat interacts with an individual in a white Mercedes SUV at a drive-thru event, organized by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. A cameraman on the left films the lively scene set against a backdrop of palm trees and storefronts in a bustling shopping area.

A group of people wearing masks stands in front of a building with collected food donations for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Boxes and bags are filled with items, and a blue vehicle is parked nearby. The scene appears to be part of a vibrant community or charity event.

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Our community’s generosity and events like Take 5 to Care Food Drive have helped the Food Bank meet the heightened demand for food assistance. Continued support from the community allows us to increase the number of people served from 300,000 a month to almost 1 million food-insecure children, seniors, families and individuals throughout LA County through our partner agency network of 700 different organizations and direct distributions.

While the style of the event changed, the goal of this year’s Take 5 to Care Food Drive and our mission remain the same: no one goes hungry in LA County. Support from the community at events like this helps us get closer to that vision.

We need your help.

If you’re looking for ways to get involved and fighting hunger, we recommend starting your own virtual fundraiser where you can raise money while including your friends and family! At the Food Bank, we see an unprecedented spike in demand for food assistance throughout LA County because of COVID-19 and those new and familiar with food insecurity seeking help. We invite you to host a Team #WeFeedLA fundraiser for the Food Bank! Every $25 raised helps us provide 100 meals to our neighbors in need during this trying time.

Take 5 to Care: LA Regional Food Bank and KTLA’s Annual Campaign

Take 5 to Care: LA Regional Food Bank and KTLA’s Annual Campaign

We need your help.

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