10 Black-owned restaurants in the orbit of Pasadena and Altadena
Pasadena and Altadena communities and Black-owned businesses are recovering from the Eaton fire through grassroots support, free meals, extended services, and local relief efforts.
LA Pizza Alliance formed after the fires. It's back with more free pizza for those in need
LA Pizza Alliance expanded after 2025 wildfires to provide free meals across Los Angeles, serving about 1,800 pizzas this year and planning more events.
A helping hand: Brooklynites mobilize to support families hit by SNAP funding freeze * Brooklyn Paper
SNAP benefit payments and legal appeals amid the federal shutdown prompted New York to issue full benefits while local groups fundraised to support affected families.
Fed food cuts spur San Jose eatery to offer free meals - San Jose Spotlight
Bay Area restaurants are providing free meals for children and discounts for parents to help families facing SNAP/CalFresh benefit interruptions from the federal shutdown.
