In Arleta, free turkeys and holiday hams are given to those in need
The first 50 families in need who came to a food giveaway in Arleta on Thursday Dec. 19 sponsored by the National Health Foundation and L.A. City Councilmember Imelda Padilla received a grocery bag of produce including celery, broccoli, cauliflower, pears and onions, and a ham or a turkey.
“We’re hosting a holiday food distribution for the Arleta community … for seniors experiencing homelessness here in the neighborhood,” said Chad Monk, senior vice president of programs and policy for the nonprofit National Health Foundation.
People lined up early for a 9 am holiday food distribution event held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Arleta. More than 50 families received a free holiday ham or turkey and or a bag of fresh produce. This initiative, was supported by the National Health Foundation and Councilmember Imelda Padilla, to bring joy and nutritious meals to local families. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
People lined up early at a holiday food distribution event held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Arleta. More than 50 families received a free holiday ham or turkey and or a bag of fresh produce. This initiative, was supported by the National Health Foundation and Councilmember Imelda Padilla, to bring joy and nutritious meals to local families. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
People head home after a 9 am holiday food distribution event held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Arleta. More than 50 families received a free holiday ham or turkey and or a bag of fresh produce. This initiative, was supported by the National Health Foundation and Councilmember Imelda Padilla, to bring joy and nutritious meals to local families. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
People lined up early for a 9 am holiday food distribution event held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Arleta. More than 50 families received a free holiday ham or turkey and or a bag of fresh produce. This initiative, was supported by the National Health Foundation, seen here, and Councilmember Imelda Padilla, to bring joy and nutritious meals to local families. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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People lined up early for a 9 am holiday food distribution event held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Arleta. More than 50 families received a free holiday ham or turkey and or a bag of fresh produce. This initiative, was supported by the National Health Foundation and Councilmember Imelda Padilla, to bring joy and nutritious meals to local families. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
“We want to be a part of the community and give back,” Monk said.
Some families and individuals had lined up by 7 a.m. for the 9 a.m. event in Arleta, a community in the San Fernando Valley.
One participant, Frank Francisco Maldonado, said the food giveaway was “very good, actually. We thank (them) that this is made for everybody, because a lot of people — they’re hungry.”
