Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Typically, summer vacations are full of barbecues and fun in the sun. However, for some children, it means three months without nutritious meals they would've received while attending school. The summer season can bring more financial stressors for food and nutrition-insecure households, who have to budget for potential childcare and provide three meals a day without accounting for back-to-school needs. The LA Regional Food Bank and its partners are working to help fill this gap through the Summer Meal Program. Read more about the Summer Meal Program, in its 19th edition this year, on the latest Food Bank blog post: https://lnkd.in/genmKk6m

🎒📚 "Getting food gives me energy for P.E. It helps me concentrate in class and focus while studying." - James, 7th grader This back-to-school season, many families need extra support. CouponCause, a Prodege company, will MATCH every dollar you donate, up to $30,000! 🌟 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gafQBpJK Match expires August 31. Let’s ensure every child thrives this school year. #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #DonateNow

Southern California native David L. Kamberg volunteered with his mother at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. He enjoyed his time volunteering alongside her. Along with the many other individual volunteers, they were able to donate their time and energy to the fight against hunger in Los Angeles County, where an estimated two million children, older adults, families and individuals experience food and nutrition insecurity. In December 2020, David passed away. David trusted the Food Bank and its mission as he witnessed firsthand the work and impact. It was important to David that his money went to a local organization he felt would do the most good in his community and honor his mother, Evelyn, so he left half his estate to the Food Bank. The Food Bank is honored to be part of the generous legacy that David L. Kamberg left behind to help others build brighter futures, now and for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/ghpC57Xb

There are 4,000 tons of food waste generated in Los Angeles County each day, reports the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and community partners work together to reroute food products meant for the landfill to be directed to one of the hundreds of nonprofit organizations within its partner agency network, then distribute essential food to our neighbors to tackle food insecurity and reduce greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere that perpetuate global climate change. Read more about how fighting food waste and food insecurity can go hand in hand: https://lnkd.in/gAXRp7uX

Let's tackle food and nutrition insecurity together at the 9th Annual Taste of the Rams on Monday, September 16, at the SoFi Stadium, presented by Don Lee Farms and Bank of America. Local top chefs will have bites for guests to enjoy while connecting with community members and helping fight hunger. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ggAe5QR7

1 in 4 people in LA County experiences food insecurity. Fortunately, you can help the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and our partners fight food and nutrition insecurity when you volunteer. Visit the link to sign up for dates for now through the end of October to help assemble food packages for children, families, older adults and individuals throughout the County at our City of Industry distribution center: https://lnkd.in/guWQ7FKw

Many people take for granted the comfort of knowing where their next meal is coming from. Unfortunately, too many of our neighbors don’t have the same reassurance. Join the fight against hunger today when you start a fundraiser. Together, #WeFeedLA. https://wefeedla.org/

Individuals and families living in the Santa Clarita Valley choose to seek food and nutrition assistance from the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry because of the quality of the food, its proximity to their homes and the kindness of staff and volunteers. Asking for help is not an easy task, but the Santa Clarita Food Pantry welcomes its neighbors from all walks of life. Learn more about their impact at: https://lnkd.in/gxrCKsMv

Lydia has been volunteering her time and efforts every Wednesday at the Word International food pantry in Eagle Rock for the last five years. She and her team provide their community with essential nutrition and food assistance and see around 400 individuals weekly. Lydia shares that volunteering helps her feel fulfilled as she sees the immediate need in their neighborhood. Thank you, Lydia, and all the volunteers helping us #FeedLA.

The LA Regional #FoodBank is excited to announce that Steve Samson, chef and owner of Rossoblu, Superfine Pizza and Superfine Playa, will be joining us once again for our 9th Annual Taste of the Rams! Steve is a huge Rams fan and will be cooking up something delicious for guests to enjoy. Come see Steve and other top LA chefs on September 16. Buy your tickets today at LAFoodBank.org/rams/.