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  • By Brenda Fernanda Verano

Hundreds of people lined up as early as 8 a.m. to receive a free turkey and warm meals. Photo by Brenda Fernanda Verano

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People enjoyed a hot meal. Photo by Brenda Fernanda Verano

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Resurrection Folklórico closed out the event. Photo by Brenda Verano.

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Mariachi Plaza was filled with community members eating and enjoying each other’s company. Photo by Brenda Fernanda Verano

A Turkey Giveaway in Boyle Heights helps Angelinos this holiday season
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A Turkey Giveaway in Boyle Heights helps Angelinos this holiday season

  • By Brenda Fernanda Verano
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L.A. County’s food insecurity is not much different from that of the Golden State’s. A study published in September of this year by USC Dornsife found that 30% of Los Angeles County residents are faced with food insecurity, a 6% increase from the previous year. Last Saturday, November 18th, the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, a nonprofit organization with approximately 25 additional YMCA sister branches offered low-income families financial assistance with its 9th annual “Fiesta para La Comunidad” in the community of Boyle Heights.