G4G + Los Angeles LGBT Center (Senior Services)

Event Phone: 323-600-4999

24% of LGBT seniors don’t have enough food to eat each month.  Join G4G in helping to change that for Seniors in LA.  Participate by joining a Food Drive Team or simply drop off your non-perishable food donation at the Village at Ed Gould Plaza on Saturday, Feb 24 between 9 am – 11:30 pm.  SEE THE LIST OF MOST NEEDED ITEMS.  Update on how to join an existing team will be posted on Friday, Jan. 12 by 5 PM. Or possibly sooner.

Here is a list of the most needed food items:

(Avoid glass items; pop tops are better than cans requiring a can opener)

• Tuna (premade)
• Canned Tuna, Chicken, Turkey, Beef
• Ensure – vanilla & chocolate
• Canned Soups – high protein
• Instant Oatmeal – various flavors
• Peanut butter
• Dried Fruit, prunes, apricots, etc.
• Trail Mix
• Instant Rice – ie. microwaveable packs
• Instant Mashed Potatoes –  ie. microwaveable packs
• Condiments
• Cooking Oil
• Cereal (individual packets & boxes)
• Canned Beans/Chili
• Granola/Protein bars (low sodium)
• Crackers (Whole Wheat?)
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Pasta
• Tomato Sauce
• Nuts
• Muffin & Bread mixes
• Rice, Beans, quinoa,
• Honey
• Coffee
• Non-dairy creamer

Non-food donations:

• Can openers
• Reusable bags/ food containers
• Multi-vitamins
• Bottled water
• Razors
• Toilet paper
• Wash cloths
• Laundry detergent
• Paper towels
• Dish Soap
• Trash bags