Red Cross Volunteers Needed to Support
Los Angeles Unified Food Distribution 

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The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region needs your help to support the Los Angeles Unified School District's meal distribution centers, which are set to open Wednesday, March 18. In partnership with the LA County Office of Emergency Management,

Los Angeles Unified will open several food centers in the communities from 7 – 10 a.m. for families and children to pick up boxed meals. Red Cross volunteers also will provide disaster preparedness information for families at each site.
 

Last week, Los Angeles Unified announced they will close schools starting today, Monday, March 16, for at least 14 days (until the end of the month), citing concerns regarding the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Los Angeles Unified enrolls about more than half a million students in kindergarten through 12th grade; 80 percent of whom rely on free or reduced-price lunches.

The health and well-being of all parties involved is of the utmost concern, and the Red Cross and Los Angeles Unified will be taking many precautions to make sure their safety has been taken into consideration. Los Angeles Unified will have thermometers to monitor student and employee health, and everyone will be asked to wash their hands upon arrival.

Red Cross volunteers will also practice social distancing, wear gloves and maintain a 6-foot distance at the meal distribution sites. We are using the same guidance required by the Department of Public Health and the CDC.

We know this is a stressful time and people want to know what they can do right now to protect themselves and their families. That’s why the Red Cross is highlighting some everyday health and preparedness steps that Angelenos can take now.