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Chef Tomas Hernandez explains meal preparation steps to students in St. Joseph Center’s culinary training kitchen.
Los Angeles, CA Jul 24, 2026

As Federal Budget Cuts Shred the Social Safety Net, St. Joseph Center Ramps Up Support

California Community Foundation highlights St. Joseph Center’s response to federal budget cuts and growing community needs, featuring its food assistance, housing, and workforce development programs. The article also explores how support from CCF’s Impact Fund is helping the organization expand services and assist vulnerable Angelenos.

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California Community Foundation (CCF) recently featured St. Joseph Center in an article examining how federal budget cuts and changes to food assistance are affecting Los Angeles communities.

Through conversations with clients, staff, and volunteers, the article explores St. Joseph Center’s work across food assistance, housing, and workforce development. It also highlights how support from CCF’s Impact Fund is helping the organization respond to growing community needs, expand education and awareness around CalFresh changes, and support families navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape.

Read the full article at California Community Foundation

Article by Teresa Watanabe, California Community Foundation. Photography by Wally Skalij.

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