Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Families with young children in Los Angeles County are grappling with challenges as food and nutrition insecurity grows. It is estimated that 56% of parents with young children are struggling with food insecurity, according to recent data from the RAPID Survey Project. Additional findings reveal that families with young children in LA County are facing substantial financial hardships. Get more information about the findings and how the Food Bank and partners are working together to address food insecurity, including child hunger, on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g4z4WPNr

We are grateful to The Block and Tackle Show and its host, Karl Block, for featuring our President and CEO, Michael Flood, on a recent episode! As a longtime supporter and Emeritus Council member of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Karl dives deep into the critical issue of food and nutrition insecurity in LA County. Together, Karl and Michael discuss how inflation and rising living costs affect seniors, children and working families, the evolution of the Food Bank's programs and the essential role of partnerships in distributing over 100 million pounds of food annually. Don't miss this conversation about how we're working with partners to address nutrition insecurity and provide vital nutrition assistance to our community. Get the full interview now at https://lnkd.in/g9QbGrzp.

We're grateful to join the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Foundation in their impactful SERVING WITH LOVE? initiative! Thanks to the "Food Love" grant, the LA Regional Food Bank can keep delivering vital resources to families and individuals throughout Los Angeles County. The Popeyes Foundation's "Food Love" Grants program channels support directly from local restaurants to nonprofits, making sure help reaches those who need it most. #PopeyesFoundation #ServingwithLove #FoodLove

“The happiness you see on peoples’ faces when you give them food is why I do this,” says volunteer Alma Hall. “I can go home and know I did something good today. Their smiles make me come back and continue to support them.” Hall has been volunteering at Sowing Seeds Sowing Seeds For Life for over 15 years. Before volunteering, she was a food recipient and knew firsthand the challenges of being food insecure. As a volunteer now, when someone drives up to the Sowing Seeds distribution, she knows what that person is going through, so she meets everyone with dignity, respect, a lending ear and a smile. Hall's civic-minded spirit exemplifies the sentiment of our community's countless volunteers and donors. Her story reminds us of the difference we can all make in the lives of our neighbors. https://lnkd.in/gHQmY-Fu

Thank you to the City of Inglewood, Hollywood Park and Don Lee Farms for making a recent food distribution at Hollywood Park a success! We served about 2,000 families together, ensuring they have the nutrition they need during the holiday season. A special shoutout to all of our volunteers, including those from the Los Angeles Rams and all of our community partners. Your support is vital to our mission to fight hunger across Los Angeles County. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please visit our pantry locator at https://lnkd.in/gUFzNH7m.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and its partners across the County are grateful for every donation, as each gift can positively impact our neighbors this season. Right now, when you become a monthly donor or upgrade your monthly gift, our friends at CouponCause, a Prodege company, will MATCH your monthly gift up to $15,000. Help spread hope by donating to hunger relief efforts today. https://lnkd.in/gQPZH9X5

DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports, LLC have joined forces again in the Race to End Hunger! Through this impactful campaign, they presented a generous $200,000 donation to Feeding America. As a proud member of the Feeding America network, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is deeply grateful for this incredible contribution and DHL's ongoing dedication to supporting local food pantries. This invaluable support sustains vital nutrition assistance for neighbors in need across LA County and beyond. Thank you, DHL, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports, for making a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger.

Romy, a retiree, was among the first cars lined up for a food distribution event at the Sowing Seeds For Life food pantry in Pomona. Living on a fixed income with rising living costs, including food, can exacerbate the most vulnerable in our community. Thanks to food distributions, older adults like Romy can pick up essential food resources to help celebrate holidays, special occasions and the whole year. Read more about your impact: https://lnkd.in/g8WWw-gc

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is honored to partner with the LA Clippers again at the annual Feed the Community event hosted at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.???? The event was a genuine team effort, with Clippers' team members including Amir Coffey and Terance Mann, staff and volunteers helping make food resources available to nearly 1,000 families and individuals in need. The Friday before the event, the Clippers' staff dedicated a volunteer day to assembling food kits at the Food Bank's City of Industry distribution center. Read the full story and see photos and video coverage here: https://lnkd.in/gMNPnY9X

No matter one's financial status, everyone deserves access to nutrition, especially this Thanksgiving season. You have the opportunity to give back and to change lives across Los Angeles County. https://lnkd.in/gyXQgY9i