IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT WHEN WE SAW PEOPLE IN NEED, OUR CHEFS & PARTNERS STEPPED UP.
In times of crisis — our network of talented and generous chefs, farmers and purveyors continue to step up to make sure food gets to our communities and feed families who are most in need. In 2025, when the LA fires first broke out, our chefs were on the front lines with over 10,000+ meals a day between January to March. Warm meals were sent across Malibu and Altadena to feed displaced families at YMCA Koreatown, Pasadena Boys & Girls Club, DTLA Evacuation Center, first responders, LAFD in Malibu, Alta Dena and Hanson Dam. We’ve provided food support to support the Pasadena Job Center, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, Pasadena Education Foundation and families directly impacted by the fires.
As of June 2025, the rise in ICE raids across Los Angeles and our farming communities moved us to start Food for Families, our monthly meal bag distribution program. We’re immensely grateful to our food community—chefs, farmers, distributors, and supporters—whose tireless efforts have helped us feed thousands of families facing both the direct impact of immigration raids and persistent food insecurity due to SNAP cuts and more. Your support is crucial. If you’d like to contribute, please contact us! ❤️
HELP US CONTINUE TO SPREAD FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.
Read all about our efforts in this Saveur feature by Shane Mitchell, currently nominated for a James Beard Media Award.