LOS ANGELES — Marking California’s commitment to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today joined volunteers throughout Los Angeles in supporting survivors of the hurricane-force firestorm.
The Governor and First Partner spent MLK Day of Service at Project Angel Food — a nonprofit that helps provide 1.5 million medically tailored meals throughout the Los Angeles region every year. Project Angel Food is leading specific efforts to support wildfire survivors. While at Project Angel Food, the Governor and First Partner helped prepare meals for those in need.
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"The best of California is on display here in Los Angeles," said Governor Gavin Newsom. "Thousands of Californians joining hand-in-hand to help total strangers who just lost everything to this firestorm. That’s the California way. Jen and I can think of no better way to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
'In times of crisis, Californians always step up to support one another with love, compassion, and service," said First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. "Today, we honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy by showing up for Angelenos in crisis — volunteering our time, sharing resources, and offering kindness to those impacted by the devastating fires. This is California Love, and together, we are California Strong."
"The Governor and First Partner’s visit to Project Angel Food with their family highlighted their recognition of the critical services we provide to Los Angeles before, during, and after a crisis," said Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub. "It was truly inspiring to see them roll up their sleeves and actively participate in our vital work. We are deeply honored that, out of all the organizations they could have chosen for their day of service, they selected Project Angel Food."