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Spring has arrived at MEND!

Maritza Rises: Courage, Grace, and New Beginnings

MARITZA’S POWERFUL TESTIMONY is a story of resilience
and hope that reflects the real impact of your supp…

From Hardship to Hope: Juan's Journey with MEND

EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
Juan greets our volunteers with a gentle smile and a heartfelt “thank you.”…

Making Up for Lost Time: Maria Finds Strength

MARIA IS WORKING HARD to catch up. The mother of 3 has been picking up food from MEND for 14 years. A little while ag…

Jose: ECM Care Specialist

Meet Jose, a member of our Enhanced Care Management team. In his role, Jose works with one on one with Medi-Cal me…

Elisa: ECM Care Specialist

Meet Elisa, one of our Enhanced Care Management Care Specialists. In her role, she works with Medi-Cal members eve…

Marcella: Program Manager Community Nourishment Program

Meet Marcella, Program Manager for our Community Nourishment Programs. She oversees the food bank operations to en…

A Letter from Janet, President & CEO.


AS WE STEP INTO 2025,
the landscape of need in Los Angeles has evolved in ways we could not have foreseen.…

Hope...And A Future, Because Of You.

I love this time of the year. Spring’s rains have birthed a magical bouquet of radiant and colorful flowers and…

MEND Awarded Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits!

MEND was recently awarded the 2023 Top-Rated badge from GreatNonprofits! To view our profile and personal stori…

Volunteer Appreciation Week

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We are incredibly thankful to every volunteer who has help MEND serve each need…

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob

Bob and his wife have been supporters of MEND for over 10 years! They both wanted to lend a helping hand in the co…

Volunteer Spotlight: Norma

Volunteer Spotlight: Norma Meet Norma! She has been volunteering at MEND for over a year. Norma learned about MEND f…

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