Famed L.A. muralist pays tribute to AHF’s Food for Health program which provides free fresh produce, bread, eggs, and staples to Southern Californians in need
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This Friday, world-renowned Los Angeles muralist Robert Vargas will be unveiling his latest piece, a mural designed to celebrate Food for Health – a free, nutritious fresh food distribution program created by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) – at The Sinclair LA in Westlake/MacArthur Park.
AHF started Food for Health in 2021 in response to rising food insecurity among families, veterans and those in need, and since then, it has grown to serve more than 20,000 people monthly. Most recently, Food for Health provided more than 75,000 hot meals to wildfire evacuees and first responders in both Pasadena and the Pacific Palisades and just opened a weekly free farmers’ market in Altadena to continue to serve the community.
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UNVEILING CEREMONY: New Robert Vargas mural celebrating Food for Health’s efforts to fight food insecurity throughout Southern California |
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Friday, April 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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Sinclair Hotel, 2208 W. 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 |
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(Cross street: S. Lake St. in the Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood) |
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Robert Vargas, muralist |
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Carlos Marroquin, National Director, AHF’s Food for Health |
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Michael Weinstein, AHF President |
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Food for Health program beneficiaries (families, veterans, wildfire survivors) |
“We are honored to unveil this powerful mural by the incredible Robert Vargas, a tribute to resilience, community, and the fight against food insecurity,” said Carlos Marroquin, National Director for AHF’s Food for Health Programs. “This artwork embodies the mission of Food for Health—bringing people together, nourishing hope, and ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe that art has the power to inspire change, and this mural will stand as a testament to the strength of the communities we serve.”
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center’s highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org, find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Contacts
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Carlos Marroquin, National Director, AHF Food for Health Programs
(323) 592-4663
[email protected]
Ged Kenslea, Senior Director, AHF Communications
(323) 791-5526
[email protected]
