Project Angel Food

In the earliest days of Project Angel Food, before corporate, foundation, or government support, this work was carried by love — and by artists who refused to look away.

In 1990, at the height of the AIDS crisis, David Hockney was one of the first to say yes.

He came into our kitchen. He helped prepare meals. He delivered food, dignity and care to people too often left alone. And he brought others with him — friends, artists, and Angelenos who believed, as we still do, that food is medicine and food is love.

David’s generosity never stopped. He helped make history through Divine Design, donated more than 15 works of art to support our mission, and gave year after year to help nourish our clients during the holidays.

The world will remember David Hockney for his color, light, water and Los Angeles skies. We will also remember him here — in an apron, in our kitchen, showing up when people were hungry, frightened and forgotten.

His artistry was brilliant. His heart was generous.

Rest in beauty, David. Thank you for helping us lead with love.

Project Angel Food in Palm Springs 2026 was a huge success for a second year in a row, as we raised thousands of dollars to help feed our critically ill neighbors in Los Angeles County!

Thank you to the hilarious Caroline Rhea and Sam Harris who delivered a show-stopping performance! And our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this past weekend possible, especially our generous donors.

Thank you once again and we can't wait for next year!

What an unforgettable night at the theater!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the and , we were recently able to offer 16 of our clients and their families a trip to the theater to enjoy "The Sound of Music."

We are excited to be a featured partner in Takeda’s newly released 2025 U.S. Community Impact Report. Our work with Takeda is built on a shared mission to create sustainable and measurable impact for the people we serve.

Together, we are working to create healthier, more resilient communities by improving access to our medically tailored meals. We are proud of the progress we’ve made and are excited for you to learn more about our shared work. Click the link to read the full report and explore stories like ours and how they are driving lasting change across the country.

Report: https://www.takeda.com/en-us/community-impact-report/?utm_content=sf280506101&utm_medium=khoros&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=Takeda%20-%20Global%20Corporate&utm_term=English,US%20Reputation,Social%20Impact,Video,Article&sf280506101=

Project Angel Food’s Telephone Angels is aimed at helping connect our team members and volunteers with our critically ill clients. These phone calls are short, but the impact is enormous and long lasting with a simple check-in turning into an opportunity to make someone seen. Our next event and opportunity to get involved is Tuesday, March 17.

Telephone Angels can be done from the comfort of your own home and are among one of the best ways to volunteer. And it wouldn’t be possible without the support of AT&T helping us connect with our clients. If you’re interested, please email [email protected] for more information.

Thank you to City National Bank and their entire team for volunteering and helping make 5,000 meals. Their energy and positive efforts help us feed our more than 2,800 clients on a daily basis all throughout Los Angeles County.

Click the link in our bio if you or your team would like to volunteer with us!

Last week, Project Angel Food celebrated the grand opening of the first building of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Kitchen & Campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

The opening unveiled the first building of Project Angel Food’s future two-building campus, expanding its footprint from 922 Vine St. to 960 Vine St., marking a major milestone in the organization’s $51.5 million, multi-year expansion campaign to strengthen Project Angel Food’s ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for medically tailored meals and nutrition medicine among Los Angeles County’s critically ill neighbors.

"This new building represents hope, growth, and the next chapter of our mission, so we can nourish our most vulnerable neighbors today, tomorrow, and for decades to come. Thanks to our partners, donors, and community leaders, we are expanding our capacity and strengthening our ability to respond when our community needs us most," Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said. "Thanks to transformative gifts from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation and the S. Mark Taper Foundation, we’re opening this kitchen today — instead of still trying to figure out how to make it possible."

The van dedication for Project Angel Food Trustee John Baackes was a beautiful sight! 📸

Thank you, John, for helping feed thousands of critically ill Angelenos.