Success Story

For many individuals, something as simple as attending a food distribution is a difficult task, and a huge sacrifice. While some people feel embarrassment or shame, we want to remind people that this donated food needs a home, or will otherwise go to waste. There is no shame in accessing food assistance in order to feed yourself or your family.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked to provide food assistance to hundreds of thousands of families each month, meeting them with the dignity and respect they deserve. The same can be said for its partner agencies, like Word International in Eagle Rock, who work tirelessly to serve their neighbors.

The Food Bank met Fabiola at Word International. Fabiola had been going for the last three months. At first, she said, she was hesitant to go. She had never asked for government assistance, let alone food assistance. She and her partner had steady jobs, but then suddenly, she didn’t. 

The loss of income hit her family of five hard. With the growing cost of food and other living expenses, she had no choice but to seek food assistance.

“If it weren’t for the help we receive here, we wouldn’t make it through the month,” Fabiola said.

Fabiola’s story isn’t unique. It’s also not the first of the kind, nor will it be the last. Individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet, and even more so when unique situations like Fabiola’s happen suddenly. 

The need in LA County continues to be great and will continue to rise as everyday life brings different challenges.

If you would like to get involved, consider donating to the Food Bank and helping families like Fabiola’s. Remember, Together We Feed LA.