With the Trump Administration threatening to withhold SNAP benefits to Americans in need, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has launched a food drive to support the Los Angeles Food Bank and the St. Joseph Center. The LA Food Bank’s mission is to “mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community,” while the St. Joseph Center helps “working-poor families and people experiencing homelessness to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.”
As the Trump Administration’s government shutdown is about to hit 36 days — marking a new record — there’s still uncertainty over whether the 42 million Americans who rely on food stamp payments will receive any of those benefits moving forward.
Wrote the show on its Instagram account: “Cutting SNAP benefits creates uncertainty for American children, seniors and families. To support our community members in need, we’re starting a donation center in our Hollywood backlot to benefit the @LAFoodBank & @StJosephCtr. Details below. If you are in LA, please come by to donate food and if you are not, please consider supporting your local food banks.”
Dubbed “The Jimmy Kimmel Live Big, Beautiful Food Bank,” the donation hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. at 6901 Hawthorn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028.
According to the show, the most needed foods are low-sodium soups/chili/stews, tuna/chicken/salmon (cans or pouches), nut butters, low-sugar cereals, protein bars, whole grain pasta and rice.
Also requested are crackers, trail mix, fruit snacks, 100% juice boxes, dried fruit, UHT milk, cereal boxes, wipes, diapers, facial cleanser, deodorant, soap, lotions, oral hygiene items and feminine products.
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In January, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” also turned the parking lot behind the show’s studio — where normally live outdoor music performances are staged — to serve as a donation point to help Angelenos impacted by the L.A. fires.
From Variety US