Families affected by the prolonged economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to pick up a week’s worth of groceries during a food distribution event sponsored by the Port of Long Beach, Labor Community Services and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
The drive-through food distribution event is in the Harbor District Early arrival is advised and no walk-ups will be permitted.
The event is being held to address an increasing lack of access to food caused by economic insecurity amid the pandemic, job losses and the closure of schools and daycare centers, where many children are able to receive nutritious meals.
The event is anticipated to assist roughly 2,000 families with up to 50 pounds each of grocery products such as shelf-stable food, fresh produce and protein items.
Due to health and safety protocols, participants are asked to wear face masks and stay in their vehicles as volunteers place the boxed groceries in car trunks and truck beds.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 20
Details: LAFoodBank.org or lcs-la.org.
Location:1650 W. Ninth St. in West Long Beach
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