09/18/2024
No Us Without You 🤝✨
was founded in Los Angeles, California on March 19, 2020. That date might ring a bell to you all as this organization was created in response to the COVID-19 shutdown in Los Angeles. Partners Damian Diaz and Othón Nolasco created No Us Without You LA, a public charity aimed at providing food relief to the most disenfranchised hospitality workers affected by the pandemic. Using their own money, the partners discovered they could feed a family of 4 for one week for just $33❗️
No Us Without You LA has transformed Va’La Hospitality’s Boyle Heights office into a food distribution center and provides food security for the undocumented community (back of house, hospitality, street vendors, mariachis, and marginalized neighborhood residents) throughout Los Angeles County. Currently, over 40,000 lbs of food is distributed every month. As of August 2024, NUWY-LA is serving over 700 families (2,800 humans) quarterly at no cost to them🙏
Damian, Othón, and their team have kept alive the heart and soul of the restaurant and bar industry, who are often treated as dispensable. We are happy to shine a light on them and show our gratitude for the amazing things they are doing to uplift our industry. Follow to learn more about the work they are doing in LA and to donate to a great cause. $33 can make a huge impact💕
