Marking California’s commitment to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom spent MLK Day of Service at Project Angel Food on Monday, January 20 — as we provide 1.5 million medically tailored meals throughout the Los Angeles region every year. Project Angel Food is leading specific efforts to support wildfire survivors, including adding 300+ clients in partnership with L.A. County. And, along with our medically tailored meals, providing hygiene kits, toiletries, makes, water, and nonperishable groceries to fortify clients impacted by the fires.

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While at Project Angel Food on Monday, the Governor and First Partner helped prepare and pack meals, and greeted volunteers and spoke to staff members who lost their homes. The Governor says that California is committed to supporting communities impacted by wildfires with resources to stay safe and ways to help. Governor Newsom said, "The best of California is on display here in Los Angeles. The First Partner added, "In times of crisis, Californians always step up to support one another with love, compassion, and service. Richard Ayoub, CEO of Project Angel Food added, “The Governor and First Partner’s visit to Project Angel Food with their family highlighted their recognition of the critical services we provide to Los Angeles before, during, and after a crisis. It was truly inspiring to see them roll up their sleeves and actively participate in our vital work."