Jimmy Kimmel opens ‘Big, Beautiful Food Bank’ as SNAP cuts hit families amid shutdown
Originally published by The Guardian, this story covers Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s “Big, Beautiful Food Bank,” which collected donations benefiting St. Joseph Center and other local food assistance organizations.
The late-night TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! opened a new food donation center in Hollywood to support local organizations providing food assistance amid uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live! Big, Beautiful Food Bank” collected donations benefiting St. Joseph Center and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping provide food and essential supplies to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
The effort drew media attention as communities faced concerns about interruptions to food assistance during the federal government shutdown. The Guardian reported on the initiative and the broader circumstances surrounding the food bank’s creation.
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