Category Archives: Food Assistance

News from Metro at Compton: L.A. Kitchen Visits

At The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, residents enjoy a once-a-month healthy meal demo provided by L.A. Kitchen.  After a full presentation, residents get to taste the results. Then they go home with a bag of produce and … Continue reading

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News from Our Communities: Food Forward

Residents of The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, and The Metro at Chintown Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, are grateful for the Food Forward Program which provide fresh produce on a monthly basis. Food Forward staff and volunteers rescue … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Holidays + The Extra Point

Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, ended 2017 with a full calendar of events. They trimmed the tree, enjoyed a meal served to them by our very own Extra Point Youth Group from Carlsbad (see below), enjoyed music … Continue reading

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News from Metro Compton: A Busy Summer

Lots of activity at The Metro @ Compton this summer! The Food Forward Program provides eligible residents with with a monthly delivery of fresh produce. Residents sing the Happy Birthday song and enjoy a delicious slice of cake and other … Continue reading

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News from Cotton’s Point: Community Outreach Alliance

EngAGE appreciates Community Outreach Alliance (COA), a non-profit that is working with Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA. COA surprises residents with food twice a month as well as provides shuttle service to their food bank (Food Connection) twice a month. … Continue reading

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News from Metro Chinatown and Metro Compton: Food Forward

In an effort to assist residents with their food needs, EngAGE has partnered with Food Forward, a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families across Los Angeles from sources such as the Brentwood Farmers Market. Eligible residents are always … Continue reading

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News from Metro Chinatown: Food Forward

In an effort to assist residents with their food needs, EngAGE has partnered with Food Forward, a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families across Los Angeles. For The Metro @ Chinatown Senior Lofts residents, the food … Continue reading

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