About
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked since 1973 to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger. Headquartered in the Los Angeles area with distribution centers in Los Angeles, City of Industry, and Long Beach, the Food Bank sources, acquires, and distributes food to people facing food insecurity across Los Angeles County through a network of partner agencies.
Mission
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger, serving children, seniors, families, and individuals in need throughout Los Angeles County.
What they do
- Sources, acquires, and distributes food through partner agencies across Los Angeles County
- Supports food pantry services for people in need
- Helps residents determine whether they qualify for CalFresh (food assistance) benefits
- Helps seniors qualify for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- Operates three distribution centers: 1734 East 41st Street in Los Angeles, 2300 Pellissier Place in City of Industry, and 5580 Cherry Avenue in Long Beach
History
The Food Bank was established in 1973 and has operated for more than 50 years addressing food insecurity in Los Angeles County. It has been a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization since September 1977 under EIN 95-3135649.
Scale and impact
According to the Food Bank, an estimated 2 million people in Los Angeles County face food insecurity, and the organization serves this population through its county-wide agency network. The Food Bank states that a $25 donation can provide approximately 100 meals.
Financials
Per ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (IRS filings, fiscal year 2025), the Food Bank reported revenue of $373,458,836, expenses of $331,902,073, total assets of $207,867,559, and net assets of $169,801,281. Contributions — which include donated food — made up about 99.2% of total revenue. Revenue has grown substantially in recent years, from roughly $131.4 million in 2019 to $373.5 million in 2025.
Governance
Michael Flood serves as President and CEO, per the organization's most recent IRS filing on ProPublica.