Sudden Violence Disrupts Routine Outreach (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
Los Angeles — A longtime volunteer leader suffered severe injuries after an unprovoked assault at MacArthur Park while distributing meals to the homeless.[1][2]
Sudden Violence Disrupts Routine Outreach
On February 22, 2026, during a standard Sunday lunch service, Eva Woods faced a nightmare she never anticipated. An unknown woman approached her from behind without warning and struck her jaw with a metal pipe. Woods collapsed from the blow, which fractured both her upper and lower jaw and knocked out six teeth.[1]
Emergency responders rushed Woods to the hospital, where surgeons operated the next day to repair the damage. Her jaw remained wired shut for four weeks, delaying her return to the park. Organizers emphasized that the attacker appeared unfamiliar to regulars in the area, describing the incident as an isolated aberration.[2]
Years of Dedication to MacArthur Park’s Unhoused
Woods launched the MacArthur Project in 2020 amid pandemic-related service cuts, transforming it into a vital resource for Los Angeles’ unhoused population. The all-volunteer effort now delivers over 700 meals weekly across three shifts: Sunday and Monday lunches, plus Thursday breakfasts…