In response to the devastating wildfires that impacted communities across Southern California, Mom’s Meals has stepped in to provide essential nutritional support to those in need. Working with Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Mom’s Meals donated 1,000 shelf-stable meals to support Los Angeles families affected by the wildfires.
The meals are being distributed through the 13 Community Resource Centers jointly operated by L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield Promise. Additionally, the meals were available for distribution by local field medicine teams who provide care to unhoused populations.
“Our mission has always been to nourish those who need it most, and during times of crisis, that commitment is even more important,” said Brianna Moncada, Director, Healthcare Partnerships at Mom’s Meals. “We are pleased to work with Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan to ensure families impacted by these wildfires receive nutritious, shelf-stable meals to help them through this difficult time.”
In addition to the meal distribution efforts, the Community Resource Centers have been providing essential supplies such as N95 masks, travel first-aid kits, and hygiene items and also assisting community members in accessing critical care and medications during these challenging times.
“So many Californians have lost so much — their livelihoods, their sense of peace and safety, and cherished family memories,” said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield Promise. “Even in the face of these losses, we have seen an incredible sense of unity and resilience as communities come together to support one another during what will be a long recovery process.”
The meals provided through this initiative were available to all Los Angeles residents impacted by the wildfires, reinforcing the shared commitment to supporting the broader community in times of crisis.
Mom’s Meals is dedicated to supporting and serving communities and individuals throughout the country to help alleviate nutrition and food insecurity whether in the wake of a natural disaster or in the times when food is scarce. To learn more about how Mom’s Meals is working to improve health through nutrition, visit https://www.momsmeals.com/about/csr/.