The Food DROP program also includes A Day Without Hunger, a series of food recovery/distribution events throughout Los Angeles County to raise public awareness of food insecurity.
Event Highlights
Businesses:
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May bring surplus food to their nearest food recovery event.
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Learn how to safely donate food while claiming tax benefits.
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Receive recognition for having a food donation program.
Residents:
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Residents who need food are encouraged to come and receive free nutritious food and demonstrations on healthy meal preparations.
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Residents with excess food may donate unopened, non-perishable (retail packaged) food items.
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Residents may also donate fruits from their backyard to nonprofits. Call an organization below to set up a time and date for pickup.
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Food distribution volunteers are welcome. Please email FoodDROPLA@dpw.lacounty.gov or call (626) 458-3561 for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Companies/Work:
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Encourage employees or coworkers to join a group and volunteer at one or more of our events!
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Coordinate a food drive at work and donate to a local food pantry or A Day Without Hunger event(s).
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Learn what your company can do to implement or improve on a recycling program to reduce food waste in your break rooms.
Event Details
YWCA San Gabriel Valley
Bassett Park, 510 N. Vineland Ave., La Puente, CA 91746
Date: Friday, October 4, 2019
Time: 9am - 1pm
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Browse pictures from past A Day Without Hunger events below!
Partners