Tag: summer
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.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will launch its 13th annual Summer Meal Program on Monday, June 4. The program will run until school begins, providing a nutritious lunch to children who would normally access their midday meal at school.