Long Beach Community Table (LBCT)
We foster a sustainable community to support the well-being, empowerment, and self-determination of food- and housing-insecure residents in the greater Long Beach area with dignity and compassion. As a mutual aid cooperative, we provide essentials and education to build self-sufficiency through shared care and collective action.
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CREATE ·2025 Grants ChallengeFrom Surplus to Sustainability: Preparing for Tomorrow, Preserving Today
Low-income Angelenos face greater risk during disasters. Without the means to stockpile, they focus on daily needs. After wildfires swept LA, our food lines filled with stories. Grandparents drying meat, pickling vegetables, and getting through hard times with what they had. We are bringing that knowledge back. Our new project teaches simple food preservation skills, enabling families to stretch what they have, waste less, and prepare for the next disaster. This program is about survival, memory, and making sure no one is left behind.