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
- Plant-Based Solutions to protect human health, animal lives, and the Earth.
- Planetary Unity as a core truth—we are all connected.
- Food as a Sacred Act—an expression of love, not exploitation.
- Community Empowerment through knowledge, healing, and advocacy.
- Equity and Access so no one is left behind.
Where to Find Us
Location
2208 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
At the corner of 23rd and Union Ave.
Operating Hours
8am-10am (Jan-Oct)
every third Thursday of the month
(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 consistent access to nutritious, plant-based food while cultivating a deeper sense of planetary unity, community connection, and shared responsibility for one another. We advocate for the fundamental right of all people to experience healthy, life-giving meals as a natural and unquestioned part of human existence.
We recognize nutritious food as a birthright—an inherent expression of our collective humanity and our relationship with the Earth. Through this lens, we approach food not as charity, but as an affirmation of dignity, worth, and belonging. Every individual deserves access to nourishing, sustainable food that excludes animals and supports both physical well-being and emotional wholeness.
Beyond food distribution, our work is rooted in education and empowerment. We create accessible learning environments through cooking demonstrations, workshops, and community-centered experiences that equip individuals and families with the knowledge and confidence to prepare plant-based meals with ease and creativity. By sharing practical tools and culturally relevant guidance, we support long-term nourishment that extends far beyond a single meal.
We are equally committed to fostering meaningful community. Our spaces are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and affirming—places where individuals feel seen, valued, and connected. Through shared meals, collaborative learning, and ongoing dialogue, we nurture relationships that strengthen trust, resilience, and collective care.
The Vegans of LA Food Bank exists as a compassionate and innovative response to food access challenges, addressing immediate needs while also reimagining the systems that shape how communities experience nourishment.
We envision a world where healthy, fresh food is universally accessible, where education empowers choice, and where community serves as the foundation for lasting well-being. Through our work, we contribute to a future grounded in compassion, sustainability, and the recognition that no one should ever go without the nourishment they deserve.
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.
