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Solidarity in Service: Labor Leaders and Community Unite to Support Fire Victims 
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Solidarity in Service: Labor Leaders and Community Unite to Support Fire Victims 

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

Labor leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at the Labor Community Services Warehouse in Bell, California, on February 22, for the Solidarity in Service press conference. The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services organized the event to support California wildfire victims by distributing air purifiers and food boxes while reinforcing a commitment to rebuilding devastated communities. 

Over 2,500 South L.A. Families were Provided Groceries at Community Food Bank Drive-Through
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Over 2,500 South L.A. Families were Provided Groceries at Community Food Bank Drive-Through

Khari Jones, Jr. Contributing WriterJuly 23, 2020

In the heart of the Crenshaw District, in South L.A., a community food distribution drive through was held at the Los Angeles Sentinel on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 9M – Noon, to provide groceries for community members experiencing economic hardship due  with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Bakewell Media, Los Angeles Sentinel, Mothers In Action, AFGE, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Labor Community Services, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Miguel Contreras Foundation, Teamsters National Black Caucus, Councilmember Herb Wesson of CD 10 and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas of the 2nd District collaborated to successfully distribute groceries to 2,500 families in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.