This food recipient is named Lovely Lola, and she is a singer, songwriter, musician and live event host. The entertainment industry has a significant presence in the county, and when it shut down, many were left jobless overnight. Lola explained that “everything has been canceled for me when it comes to working,” but distribution events like the one she attended have helped her keep her on her feet. She remarked that before the pandemic, she was lucky enough to donate and volunteer for the Food Bank. Like millions across the country, this is her first time facing food insecurity. She said, “it’s incredibly humbling, and I’m grateful, My whole family, we’re very grateful.” Lola went on to discuss the uncertainty of the music industry, and what it’s like not knowing when you will next find a gig. She believed life would never go back to being the same as before, so she does have some fear, but as a creative, she is confident in her ability to find a way to make it through.

This interview is another prime example of the kind souls that exist in our community who are ready to assist in any way they can. LA Regional Food Bank aids those of all different backgrounds and circumstances. This food recipient has come for herself in the past, but because of the current global situation, she is picking up meals for her 83-year-old neighbor named Ms. Johnson, and another woman named Tanya. Her two neighbors are currently unable to leave their houses because of pre-existing health issues, so she decided to become the designated pick up person. The recipient says she was willing to go out of her way because “they are my neighbors, and I love them, and I don’t want to see them get ill from this virus.”