The First Vegan Food Bank in Los Angeles
The First Vegan Food Bank in Los Angeles unites volunteers and donors for a fantastic vegan project! We raise awareness through our blog, podcasts, news, and events.
About Us
Founded by Gwenna Hunter is 2015 Vegans of LA began as a group on Meetup.com/VegansofLA to explore community, friendships and frequent vegan restaurants together. Since then we have held local Los Angeles events and in May of 2022 The Vegans of LA Food Bank was launched! A chance meeting with Pastor Sunny Kang of Hope on Union created an historical launch making Vegans of LA the first plantbased/vegan food bank in Los Angeles. Gwenna is also the first woman of color to launch a vegan brick and mortar food bank in the United States.
At Vegans of LA, we believe that access to nourishing, sustainable food is a universal birthright that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances. Our mission is to create a world where food security and compassion align, offering everyone the opportunity to thrive without exploitation of animals or the planet.
Guided by the principle of planetary oneness and unity, we understand that the choices we make today ripple across ecosystems, communities, and future generations. By promoting plant-based solutions, we honor the intrinsic connection between human health, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship.
We are more than a food bank—we are a movement. A movement committed to dismantling systems of inequity that perpetuate hunger, harm, and ecological destruction. Through community partnerships, education, and direct action, we aim to empower individuals to embrace a compassionate lifestyle that nurtures all living beings.
Join us in reimagining a world where food unites us, not divides us; where abundance is shared, not hoarded; and where animals are friends, not resources. Together, we can cultivate a future rooted in love, sustainability, and collective well-being.
Where to Find Us
Location
2208 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
At the corner of 23rd and Union Ave.
Operating Hours
every third Thursday of the month (Jan-Oct).
Nov-Dec TBD.
Additional Information
The lines are long so get there early as we cannot guarantee food availability for everyone in line.
Mission
At Vegans of LA Food Bank, our mission is to provide nutritious, plant-based food to our communities while promoting planetary unity and advocating for the right to healthy meals for all families.
We believe that nutritious food is a birthright—a sacred part of our planetary entitlement. Every person deserves access to healthy, sustainable food that excludes animals and uplifts both body and spirit.
The Vegans of LA Food Bank exists as a compassionate solution for those facing the daily challenges of meeting their basic dietary needs.
Everyone deserves healthy, fresh food.
We are committed to building thriving, inclusive communities grounded in health, compassion, and love.
Vision
Our Vision
We envision a world where access to nutritious, plant-based food is a universal right—a world where no one is forced to choose between their health and their finances.
We believe that a healthy, sustainable planet begins with healthy, sustainable communities. By providing access to nourishing, plant-based meals, we help cultivate a future rooted in wellness, equity, and compassion.
Our vision is a world where all people are empowered to choose food that supports their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while also honoring the Earth and all her inhabitants.
From the Earth’s bounty, we feed with purpose—guided by compassion, rooted in oneness.
