I definitely will be returning!…read more It is true that half of the food there is turning bad, but don't let that discourage you from going. I got a bunch of food that was useable and really good here! I'm so glad I came because they gave me and my boyfriend meat that we have never had before and it was so delicious when I cooked it! Not everything there is free. The front section is stuff that you pay for. The line isn't as long as social media was trying to make it seem. They also let you take food to share with family, neighbors, and friends. That's extremely kind of them. I don't regret coming here.

So worth the $50. Not everything is great but still worth it. I had so much food and was able to…read moreshare with neighbors.

This is such a wonderful, generous idea…read more I love it. People know that the folks in their community are hurting. That money's tight. That folks may be going hungry. So they help. They show their generosity to people who will, realistically, never have a chance to thank them just to be kind and loving. We could sure use a whole lot more "kind and loving".

Omg meet me tell you how great this food was! They had the freshest box I have ever had in my life…read more Oh the amount of food I got fed my family for weeks . Thank you so much. I didn't snap a picture but I can say it was an amazing experience. The service was exceptional and the value of the goods were beyond bomb.

Ms Ann is amazing, she has provided services to myself, and my family for over 2yrs now. The food…read moreis great and healthy and the location provides an ambience of peace!!! Weather it's visiting the garden area or just having a bite to eat!!! You will feel like you're on a trip for a day!!! May God continue to bless the vision and purpose of Ms Ann and Project 43. The marathon continues...... @juicyteas424.

very kind and helping people helped with anything I had questions with espically Chris very nice…read morekind chill guy always wanting to help us out whenever we need it...

First place I tried when I became homeless. I was shocked to receive free food. Though most of the…read morefood was of an ethnic palate that I didn't enjoy or know how to eat/cook.

As a major foodie and one who LOVES events...this was INCREDIBLE. This was my first time going…read more(6/11/23) and I will be planning on experiencing future events. Los Angeles' Taste of the Nation returned to Culver City/Media Park for its 32nd year. I got to enjoy exceptional eats, curated drinks, entertainment, and more! It featured dozens of the LA area's top tastemakers and renowned chefs who support from across the country and lend their talents/passion to ending childhood hunger in America. I had the Admission + Preview Hour Ticket which allowed: -Ticketholders to enjoy unlimited tastes, sips, and fun with early entry starting at 12pm. So, 4 hours (12pm-4pm) -Unlimited bites from participating chefs and restaurants -Beverage Garden featuring alcoholic and non-alcoholic options -Interactive games and prize opportunities -Live entertainment Some of the booths for the 2023 event included: *Angelini Osteria *B Sweet *Beachside Restaurant & Bar *Camphor *Death & Co. *Dog Haus *Durango Cantina *Girl and the Goat *Guerrilla Tacos *Jitlada *Kali *Kinn *Maple Block Meat Co. *Ospi *Pizzana *Playa Provision *Poppy + Rose *Qusqo *Ronan *Salt Restaurant and Bar *Santuari *Socalo *Sugar Palm I was only able to try to try a few of the sets up as they were either showcasing an item that had a meat item I could not eat or by the time I wanted to try something, they were already out. Overall, I ate and drank a lot and loved every minute it!

FOOD and DRINK GALORE!!!!…read more Umami Father's Office Culini Kerry Simon Restaurant Border Grill Street Loteria Chaya Fig Black Market Scoops Intelligentsia Akasha The list goes on and on and on! I've heard about Taste of the Nation and how it is a great cause in engaging millions of people across America in the "Share Our Strength's" solution to childhood hunger. The fundraising effort of Share our Strength raise funs to support the campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. Yes, tickets are not cheap.. its $110 O_o which is so expensive but when you educate yourself about the cause and understand that it is for charity and realize that the quality of food and drink that will be featured at this event, you know you will get your money's worth especially when you have a list of celebrity chefs that are behind the great campaign. I've been to these food tasting events in the past such as Taste of Beverly Hills and just from past experience, I learned to strategize my tastings by not staying in one area the whole time but picking and choosing what I want to taste at different stations. For example, I learned now to eat the stations that offered sliders, pastrami sandwiches, or other items that will fill you up faster because of all the breading. -I also learned to stay away from carbonated drinks like sparking water or soda because the bubbles is also another thing that will fill you up fast. -I learned to try to go for more expensive quality items like halibut, steak, and seafood because those items will get your money's worth. Its great to be able to want to taste everything but realistically it would be difficult to be able to drink and taste everything at every station unless you are some food eating competitor that I don't know about which in that case, props to you!!! But yea, the restaurants did offer a lot of great dishes such as grilled halibut, steak skewers, freshly cooked paella, all you can drink cocktails, a lot of seafood items which I love but also there are alot of meat dishes for the carnivores too. I met a lot of great celebrity chefs such as Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger who were both very approachable and friendly. Kerry Simon was friendly too and talked about his upcoming restaurant openings and Campanille's Mark Peel was also very nice and joked around about how there is plenty of food to go around w/out sharing.. I also got to talk to Mo-Chica's chef, Ricardo Zarate who was very gracious as well. If you enjoy meeting and talking to celebrity chefs, I think you would really enjoy this event because it is your chance to meet and talk to these chefs in a very open and informal environment. Overall great event and I was seriously in a food coma for a very long time after having all the food and drinks. They had a lot of giveaways such as a whole cacique cheese, dessert to take home, bottled sparking water and regular water, and more! *Tip- The event was HOT and SUNNY.. got sunburned so be mindful of what you wear and bring your shades and sunblock cause it does get really really hot!! You will be out walking around in the sun all day so wear comfortable shoes and wear light clothing. It would also be smart to bring a duffle bag in case you want to take home a few freebies that you get from the event w/out holding it. You won't come out of the event hungry, I can guarantee you that!!

This place Is amazing! I like the helpers there they are so nice! The main helper her name is…read moreAlejandra she is very nice! I definitely recommend this place if your looking for good food banks

From the owner: Monte Sion Center's Food Bank exists to help the communities of Southern California with basic food…read moreneeds.

I ordered the Vegan Chili Burrito from the food truck and I was blown away at the first bite. The…read moredepth of flavor is incredible. The chips are unlike any I have ever had, with dynamite flavor and an excellent mouth feel. I am beyond impressed and can't wait to go back.

The samosas are amazing and so are the garbanzo beans and rice would forsure come back againread more