Food bank’s drive-thru distribution event in Exposition Park attracts thousands

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on Tuesday hosted a drive-thru distribution event in Exposition Park, attracting thousands in vehicles who formed long lines that wrapped around the block.

The three-hour event began at 9 a.m. and was expected to feed about 2,200 families.

About 70 volunteers handed out boxes filled with canned goods, eggs, frozen vegetables and a turkey. Most of the food was donated by local farmers, manufacturers and retailers, along with a $12 million outlay from Los Angeles County to purchase food…

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