‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Organizes Food Drive Amid Threat to SNAP Benefits
With the Trump Administration threatening to cut SNAP benefits for millions of Americans in need, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has initiated a food drive supporting the Los Angeles Food Bank and the St. Joseph Center.
Supporting Local Communities
The Los Angeles Food Bank aims to “mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community,” while the St. Joseph Center focuses on helping “working-poor families and people experiencing homelessness to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.”
Ongoing Government Shutdown and Uncertainty
The government shutdown has reached 36 days, a new record, creating uncertainty over whether the 42 million Americans dependent on food stamp benefits will continue to receive them.
Cutting SNAP benefits creates uncertainty for American children, seniors and families.
How to Support the Food Drive
The show announced on its Instagram account the launch of a donation center called “The Jimmy Kimmel Live Big, Beautiful Food Bank,” located at 6901 Hawthorn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028. Donation hours start from 9 a.m.
The show urged:
To support our community members in need, we’re starting a donation center in our Hollywood backlot to benefit the @LAFoodBank & @StJosephCtr. If you are in LA, please come by to donate food and if you are not, please consider supporting your local food banks.
Most Needed Food Items
- Low-sodium soups, chili, and stews
- Tuna, chicken, salmon (canned or pouches)
- Nut butters
- Low-sugar cereals
- Protein bars
- Whole grain pasta and rice
This initiative offers vital relief as federal support for food assistance programs faces significant uncertainty.
Summary: Amid looming cuts to SNAP benefits, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has launched a food drive supporting key local organizations to address food insecurity in Los Angeles.