Category: Faces of the Food Bank
Our Supporters Provide Hope for People like Ana.
Although Mick grew up in a family that always had enough, both her parents modeled generosity and giving back. Her father grew up in a poor, sharecropping family where food was scarce. “It’s hard thinking about your dad having to go through those kinds of things.” After her mother’s de...
“Food is a human right. Everyone should have access to quality food, no matter what his or her economic status is.”
The food we get here makes a big difference. It means I can stretch my food stamps to last me through the month and still make meals. We get fruits and vegetables, so we’re eating healthier.
Suganya Dhanaraju began volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to make a difference in her community. When looking for a place to volunteer, she identified the Food Bank as a place where her efforts would make a significant impact. Suganya quickly fell in love with volunteering at ...
Manny Torres was about to turn 35 when he decided he’d celebrate his birthday by helping others. He had received a notification from Facebook about hosting an online fundraiser and…
A longtime partner agency of the Food Bank, St. Francis Center is a multi-service community organization located on Hope Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
We are proud to work with agencies like East LA Community Corporation who focus not only on providing enough food for people in need, but on improving access to nutritious meals and recipes in their communities.
I would probably be living in the streets if I didn’t have a place like this to come to,” says Jerry, 73.
Did you know that most of our partner agencies are run by dedicated volunteers? Juliana has been volunteering at Cory’s Kitchen for five years.