In March 2020, APLA Health expanded its Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) to provide 100% of a person’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for low-income people living with HIV in Los Angeles and increase the ability for more people to join the program. By providing the equivalent of three meals a day, seven days a week, we are able to reduce food insecurity and help clients with reducing living expenses.

“Previously, the Vance North Necessities of Life Program represented a supplemental food program, providing 50% of a person’s weekly RDA, but with the high cost of living in Los Angeles, we knew that just wasn’t enough. 100% of the people who use our program live below an annual income of $25,000, which is a stark comparison to the median LA income of $55,000,” says Jeff Bailey, director of HIV Access Programs at APLA Health. “Now, not only can we provide more food for individuals, we also want more individuals to join the program and receive food.”

Part of our mission at APLA Health is advocacy at the government level, where we work tirelessly with officials to get legislation passed that will lead to better health outcomes for patients living with HIV. The more people — especially young people — that participate in our democracy, the better our future will be. That’s why AIDS Walk Los Angeles has partnered with HeadCount, a nonpartisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters. Click here to register to Vote with Pride this year or to verify your registration.

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