LA Strong: Sports Teams Come Together with the Food Bank and Other Organizations to Assist Displaced Families
LA Strong: Sports Teams Come Together with the Food Bank and Other Organizations to Assist Displaced Families
The Food Bank participated in multiple resource fairs to provide food assistance to those affected by the wildfires in LA.
Individuals turn to sports and other methods of entertainment as a way to getaway from the battles of everyday life. But what happens when you can’t escape from the wildfire battle, and, it’s affecting your life or those around you?
Teams from all sports, along with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and dozens of organizations, came together to help those affected by the multiple wildfires throughout our County. Multiple resource fairs were available throughout the County, including at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers; BMO Stadium, home of LAFC and Angel City FC; and Dodger Stadium.
Additional items available to those impacted by the fires included menstrual hygiene products, pillows, clothing, shoes, and toiletries, as well as information on how to receive additional services that they may need.
Services that individuals like Chad may need in the near future. Chad and his parents lost the place they call home due to the Palisades fire. As the head of the household and sole provider to two disabled parents, Chad ushered his parents to safety, having to carry his mother down five flights of stairs with the help of a neighbor.
Despite their journey and their loss, Chad is grateful that he and his parents are alive and are receiving love, care and attention as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Although Julius stayed behind to try to save his home, the fire and the winds were too strong to keep it alive. Now, the family is displaced in Inglewood, and upon hearing of the resource fair at SoFi Stadium, Julius decided to attend and see what they could use, and without a doubt, food assistance was gladly accepted.
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