WITH Trump The administration is threatening to cut off SNAP benefits to Americans in need.”Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Los Angeles 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 achieve stability and self-sufficiency.”
With the Trump government shutdown about to last 36 days, a new record, there is still uncertainty about whether the 42 million Americans who rely on food stamp payments will receive any of these benefits in the future.
The show wrote on its Instagram account: “SNAP benefit cuts are creating uncertainty for America's children, seniors and families. To support members of our community in need, we are opening a donation center in our Hollywood to benefit @LAFoodBank and @StJosephCtr. Details below. If you are in Los Angeles, please come by to donate food, and if not, please consider supporting local food banks.”
Dubbed the “Jimmy Kimmel Big and Beautiful Food Bank,” donation hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6901 Hawthorn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028.
According to the show, the most needed items are low-sodium soups/chili/stews, tuna/chicken/salmon (cans or bags), nut butters, low-sugar cereals, protein bars, whole grain pasta and rice.
Also requested are crackers, mixed fruit, fruit snacks, 100% juice boxes, dried fruit, UHT milk, cereal boxes, wipes, diapers, facial cleanser, deodorant, soaps, lotions, oral hygiene products and feminine products.
In January, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” also converted the parking lot behind the show's studio into what is typically an outdoor live music performance. serve as a donation point to help Los Angeles residents affected by the Los Angeles fires.
