Los Angeles Regional Food Bank — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Definitely a great place to volunteer, not to mention the staff is responsive, friendly, and approachable. I've been here about 4 times now and the most recent time, I organized a volunteer event for my alumni association.

Back in January when I was in the middle of planning a volunteer event, I sent an email to the general inquiry. I received 2 responses immediately from different staff members. Fast service knocked my socks off! Since Saturday mornings are their busiest times for hosting groups, consider booking at least 3 months in advance. Eli was so helpful and thorough, the whole process to set up a service was seamless.

My group ended up coming yesterday and we had a fantastic time. The staff is also punctual, we were all inside watching the informational video by 8:30am and started working by 9am. This time around, we were sorting vegetables/fruits area. It was hard work, but none the less, rewarding. Our group of 25 was a well oiled machine!

We literally didn't finish until almost 12pm, just as they promised. Some tips for when volunteering is to consider wearing a backpack filled with water and snacks. Closed toe shoes are required.

In the past, I've helped with sorting bread, perishable items, and this time around veggies/fruits. My favorite is sorting bread so far. I'll be back soon enough for another service in the...

I had an incident with the staff member CINTHIA ONOA. I decided to dedicate my time to volunteer at Long Beach Jordan High School and my experience was great up until the staff member CINTHIA ONOA decided to pick at me and two other volunteers. I was doing the intake for the vehicles 🚗 that came to our station for the food drive, my group and I were having an amazing time boxing the food for the families until CINTHIA ONOA decided to come and harass us and TOLD me that she would be giving me another job which I was confused by because 3 people were required at each station so if I were to be moved that would only leave two people?? Insane. I will never volunteer here again I just didn’t understand and even my group members spoke up about it. So because I noticed her smirking as she said she was moving me to another station, I said I’d rather just go to which she replied “ you can go you don’t need to be here” like is this high school? Ugh so I left! Won’t be somewhere I’m treated...

They make people that are struggling come early in the morning to get a number, and It should be first come first serve. They have no system in place, and we all have to show each other our numbers. They make everyone wait in the hot sun without water or shade.My experience with supposed Christians has been terrible. They just don’t care about the poor. They are in the shade, with their water, and they can see everyone is miserable.These conditions are especially dangerous for the elderly, and disabled. They don’t have any form of compassion. They must get government money, and can say they help the poor, elevating their status in the community. They make us wait in dangerous temperatures, getting 2nd degree burns, heat stroke, and they set it up that way. The have eyes that don’t see, and hearts that are cold, and hollow. We have to wait hours in miserable conditions to get food. I would stay far away from this church. They are not...