The pledge is part of an increased alignment and participation by the Association with the Foodbank, which is a member organization of Feeding America.
LABTA has also helped fellow Angelinos in need this year with volunteerism, member fundraising and by hosting a food drive.

On October 23rd, close to 40 LABTA volunteers assembled food packages for women, children and the elderly. Their efforts yielded 1,380 packages; an equivalent of 19,320 meals.
Additionally, LABTA members held a food drive (food collection) at their November 10th monthly meeting, netting several thousand additional meals. So far members have raised $2,500 (toward a goal of $5,000) from their own personal funds and company contributions.
Other CSR initiatives at LABTA include participation in the Revlon Walk in the Fight of Women’s Cancers, and Heal the Bay beach cleanup initiatives.
Kjarsten Philipsen is director of corporate social responsibility for the LABTA and district sales manager for Egencia, an Expedia Inc. company.