Mission & Vision
Mission
The mission of Hollywood Food Coalition is to nourish the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity.
vision
Our vision is a city where everyone has food, community, and support.
How we turn mission into reality
We serve our community through food rescue, nightly meals, and uniting as one community for lasting change. No matter the day or the circumstances, we’re here. While many services pause, we remain open - offering consistency, care, and connection even in times of crisis.
Daily food rescue keeps good food from going to landfills and redirects it to grassroots partners across Los Angeles so abundance is shared and never wasted.
Nightly meals draw people together, offering nourishment and opening the door to wellness services, daily essentials, and connection.
One community grows from these acts. Neighbors, partners, and advocates come together, so no one faces hunger alone. Through collective action, we make lasting change.
Values
Treat every person with dignity and respect.
We strive to know the names and the stories of our guests and partners.
compassion
Adapt quickly to the emerging challenges faced by our community.
We design programs around the preferences and needs of the people we serve.
responsiveness
Maintain the highest standards.
We serve chef-prepared meals, providing options using the freshest rescued ingredients.
Quality
Remain a trusted resource our community can count on.
We have never missed a day of service since our founding in 1987.
consistency
Aspire to make positive systemic change for our city and planet.
We divert millions of pounds of healthy food from landfills into the hands of people in need.