Project Angel Food Breaks Ground on New Hollywood Campus
The nonprofit begins work on its final facility to help address food insecurity for residents with serious illnesses.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Project Angel Food has officially broken ground on the Community Outreach Center, the final phase of its expansion project in Hollywood. This facility development aims to scale the organization's ability to combat food insecurity for individuals living with serious illnesses.
Why it matters
The expansion is a critical step in addressing local food insecurity for those struggling with serious illnesses. By significantly increasing its production infrastructure, the charity seeks to meet a growing demand for its meal delivery services.
The new kitchen facility occupies 16,000 square feet, up from 7,700, and is equipped with 90 burners and 21 ovens. The organization now needs to raise $3 million to complete the two-building campus construction.
The players
Project Angel Food
A nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that provides meal delivery services for people living with serious illnesses.
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation
A philanthropic organization that supports the development of the two-building facility expansion.
The details
Supported by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, the campus expansion at 922 and 960 Vine Street will house the new Community Outreach Center. The project is designed to increase annual meal production capacity from 1.5 million to more than 4.5 million meals to better serve Los Angeles.
Timeline
Project Angel Food was founded in 1989.
A new kitchen and operations facility opened in February 2026.
Groundbreaking for the final campus building occurred on October 29, 2026.
The two-building campus is expected to be completed in 2028.
Market Landscape
This groundbreaking marks a key milestone in the execution of the Rise to the Challenge campaign. The facility expansion positions the nonprofit to significantly increase its footprint and operational capacity within the competitive Los Angeles charitable sector.
Residents suffering from serious illnesses in the Los Angeles area can expect an increase in meal availability as the facility reaches its projected 4.5 million meal capacity. The organization maintains a three-week frozen meal reserve to ensure consistent service delivery.
The takeaway
The expansion will triple the charity's meal production capacity to support vulnerable populations across Los Angeles. Community members can contribute to the final $3 million fundraising goal to ensure the 2028 completion target is met.
Further reading
For more information on local efforts to address food insecurity, visit the Philanthropy section.
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