LOS ANGELES (Nov. 28, 2024) — On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, Project Angel Food brought together celebrities, county supervisors, and 150 dedicated volunteers at their temporary kitchen in Lincoln Heights to prepare and deliver more than 1,500 traditional turkey meals to critically ill clients across Los Angeles County.

The heartwarming Thanksgiving at Project Angel Food event saw notable figures such as “Weird Al” Yankovic (musician and comedian), Loni Love (comedian and TV host), Yvette Nicole Brown (actress, "Community"), Natalie Morales (journalist and “The Talk” host), and Mary McCormack (actress, "The West Wing") rolling up their sleeves to give back to the community.

In a significant highlight of the day, Trisha Cardoso, President and Chief Giving Officer of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, alongside “Weird Al” Yankovic, presented Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub with a $25,000 check for a holiday food security grant. Richard Ayoub expressed his gratitude by saying, “This generous grant from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is a testament to the power of community and compassion. It will significantly aid us in continuing our mission to nourish and uplift those in need across Los Angeles County.”

Also in attendance were Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger, who participated in food preparation and helped hand out meals to volunteer drivers.

Other celebrities who lent their support included Will Sasso (“Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage”), Jai Rodriguez (“Queer Eye”), Eve Mauro (“Cypher,” “Levon’s Trade”), Keltie Knight and Jason Sylvester (“E! News Daily”), Sam Asghari (“Jackpot”), Tamara Braun (“Days of Our Lives”), Tim Bagley (“Someone, Somewhere”), Mary-Margaret Humes (“Dawson’s Creek), Karl Schmid (“Plus Life”), Mindy Cohn (“Facts of Life,” “Palm Royale”) , Gregory Zarian (actor/model, “Westworld)” and Lawrence Zarian (“The Kelly Clarkson Show”), Lisa Foxx (“104.3 MYfm”), and Lisa Fenimore, Charlie Wood and Claire Montgomery of “Hope’s Hollywood Christmas.”

This year's Thanksgiving meals were sponsored by The Stanley & Joyce Black Family Foundation, with Jill Black personally labeling meals on behalf of the family. Thanksgiving at Project Angel Food was sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan.

In addition to serving its clients and their caregivers, Project Angel Food extended their reach by providing Thanksgiving meals for 500 individuals at PATH, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness.‍

About Project Angel Food

Project Angel Food is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to 2,700 critically ill individuals across Los Angeles County, providing more than 1.5 million medically tailored meals each year. Founded in 1989 by Marianne Williamson, the organization has prepared and delivered more than 18 million meals in its 35-year history. With a mission to feed and nourish the sick, Project Angel Food ensures that no one is too sick to shop or cook for themselves.

Due to ongoing construction of their permanent home in Hollywood, Project Angel Food is operating from a temporary kitchen at Amped Kitchens in Lincoln Heights. The new 30,000-square-foot, two-building The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus — a $51.5 million project — is set to be completed in 2027. Phase one, which includes a complete reimagining of the existing building and kitchen, will reopen next year.