Food insecurity and HIV/AIDS are intertwined. A recent study showed that half of people living with HIV/AIDS in this study lacked sufficient food, and food insufficiency was associated with multiple indicators of poor health, including higher HIV viral loads, lower CD4 cell counts, and poorer treatment adherence.

Begun as a $35-a-week food voucher program in 1986, APLA Health’s Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) has since become the nation’s largest network of food pantries for people living with HIV/AIDS, currently operating out of 13 locations throughout Los Angeles County. Included in NOLP are our nutrition services that provide information on the best foods to eat and how to cook them.

With a registered dietician nutritionist on staff (thanks Janelle!), we ensure that everyone’s unique nutrition needs are met!
ICYMI
This year we lowered our Bronze level to $100! That’s right—now to receive the 2020 edition of our collectible AIDS Walk shirt and pin, you only need to fundraise $100 by September 13th, and we will ship your awards straight to you. And this year we are throwing in a mask so that all of you can stay safe out there when you are all walking 6.2 miles in your neighborhoods!

Aiming a little higher than $100? Our Star Walker awards this year include:
  • Personalized Star Walker plaque
  • Collectible Star Walker pin
  • Customized Drag Queen video shoutout
  • A photo of you in our ABC7 special this weekend (must raise $1000 by today, 8/24, at 11:59pm for this award and submit by 8/25 at 5:00pm)
Time to remind

You’ve probably done a lot of asking for donations already, which means you probably haven’t heard back from some people. That’s ok! Now is the perfect time to remind them about the urgent need for vital HIV health services in LA County. It’s possible they meant to donate and got distracted, or meant to hit reply and and accidentally saved the email as a draft instead. (Not everyone is as tech savvy as you!) Either way, take today to circle back with your network and see if they’re down to donate this time around.
AIDS Walk Los Angeles
213.201.9255 (WALK) · aidswalkla.org