November 9, 2026

Gather For Good brings food, hope, dignity to Hope Street families

When crises hit Los Angeles, Gather For Good was ready to respond.

Gather For Good co-founders Steph Chen and Sherry Mandell with volunteers at Hope Street Founded by Steph Chen and Sherry Mandell, the grassroots collective mobilizes chefs, farmers, bakers and food industry partners to provide nutritious food to families facing hardship. What began as community bake sales has evolved into a powerful food relief network serving hundreds of families across Los Angeles County.

Since partnering with Hope Street Margolis Family Center, Gather For Good has helped address food insecurity by providing monthly distributions of chef-prepared meals, fresh produce, dairy products, proteins and pantry staples. Today, the organization delivers between 100 and 160 thoughtfully curated food bags to Hope Street families each month.

"We pride ourselves in making highly curated bags," said Mandell. "When you're struggling, knowing that someone thought carefully about what you're eating, that's love. That's care."

Through their commitment to dignity, compassion and community, Gather For Good continues to ensure Hope Street families have access to healthy food and the support they need to thrive.

Read the full story and discover how Gather For Good is making a difference in the lives of Hope Street families in our 2025 Impact Report.