The monthly Mobile Food Pantry will be giving free food to the public at Lot 2 on PCC Campus on March 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Mobile Food Pantry is a collaboration between the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the LBCC Viking Vault. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is an organization dedicated to hunger relief through spreading awareness and events.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank supplies all necessary supplies including groceries and bags. The Viking Vault’s provisions are not used at this event.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bags, but can be provided with one as well.
During that time, parking in Lot 2 will be free. This mobile food pantry is open to the public. Participants do not need to be enrolled at LBCC as faculty or staff.
Jesse Marroquin, Basic Needs Program outreach specialist, assures the event will take place regardless of weather conditions.
“The event will take place, rain or shine,” Marroquin said.
Participants are able to choose from different stations of fresh produce, protein or shelf stable items. A healthy amount of food will be provided to each participant while supplies last.
A portion of the parking lot will be closed off for the event. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will set up canopies giving out different provisions under each one.
“I encourage everyone to come and enjoy (themselves),” Justin Mendez, the Basic Needs Program manager said. “The first hour is usually really busy. After that first hour, it usually dies down.”
The staff at this event will also be able to help those eligible to fill out CalFresh applications. CalFresh issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
Those interested in finding additional assistance, volunteering, or donating to the Los Angeles Food bank can visit their website at lafoodbank.org.