Feeding Trucks

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The Bigger Picture

Before focusing on a local solution, it’s important to understand the broader vision. The Mercy Project is designed as a comprehensive, county-wide initiative to address homelessness, hunger, hygiene, and health in a sustainable way. It’s not just about handing out meals , it’s about creating a system of mobile food trucks, hygiene stations, medical vans, and housing pods that together form an integrated safety net.

This initiative paints a picture of long-term, scalable transformation, where no one in Los Angeles County slips through the cracks. The Mercy Project is about building infrastructure, partnerships, and accountability at every level. It’s a five-year plan with measurable goals, an investment into both human dignity and community stability. That’s the endgame - a society where no one has to choose between eating, washing, or sleeping in safety.

The Urgent Need – Feeding the Hungry Now

But before we can reach that larger vision, there is an immediate crisis: people are starving on our streets today. Like a combat medic on the battlefield, we can’t wait for the hospital to be built before treating the wounded. We must act now – in real time – to save lives.

That’s why the first step is simple yet critical: deploying food trucks to feed the hungry in Los Angeles County immediately. This is about triage, about putting nourishment into the hands of people who haven’t eaten in days, and showing them that someone cares.

Why Both Are Essential

By showing both pieces together – the Mercy Project as the long-term, county-wide system and the local food truck initiative as the immediate, life-saving response – people can see that we are not offering a band-aid. We are responding with urgency while also committing to a lasting solution. This balance is what will inspire confidence: we are not just reacting to the crisis, we are building a pathway out of it.

If you’d like to learn more about The Mercy Project, simply email Jordan@SmartGuy.com , and we’ll send you the full PDF overview. This also allows us to keep you updated and begin building a community of future supporters who care enough to inquire.

Expanding our Mobile Food Trucks

Summary

For the past five years, FeedMyPoor has operated a single mobile food truck in Los Angeles County, delivering thousands of meals directly to those experiencing homelessness. Our program is simple but effective: one nutritious meal per person, per day - meeting the most urgent need of life itself, food.

We now seek funding to expand into Los Angeles County’s Third District, an area that includes Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Topanga, and Venice. Additionally, we will extend our second truck into Downtown Los Angeles, where the crisis is even more concentrated, particularly in and around Skid Row.

This district reflects the full scale of the homelessness crisis - encampments under freeway overpasses, along Venice Beach, in Hollywood, and throughout Downtown. Our goal is to expand from one truck to three, ensuring that thousands of individuals receive consistent daily meals while also creating hubs where other services can reach them.

Why Food First in the Third District

Los Angeles County has 75,000+ unhoused residents, with some of the highest concentrations in Hollywood, Venice, and Downtown LA.
Encampments along Venice Beach, Hollywood corridors, and Downtown/Skid Row are among the most visible and underserved.
Hunger is the first and most pressing need. Without food, people cannot make progress toward housing, recovery, or stability.
By going directly to the homeless, we keep individuals from scattering across neighborhoods and businesses in search of meals, reducing friction and community disruption.

The FeedMyPoor Model

One Meal Per Day: Consistency matters. Each truck delivers one dependable, filling meal per day per person.
Mobile Access: Trucks stop at predictable locations where homeless individuals already gather.
Proven Efficiency: A single truck currently serves hundreds of meals daily. Scaling to three will triple capacity.
Hub Effect: Other nonprofits and County programs (medical, hygiene, case management) can coordinate with us at these sites, creating efficiency.

Logistics: Routes and Coverage

Truck 1 - Hollywood & Mid-City

Areas: Hollywood Blvd, West Hollywood, Fairfax District, Beverly Hills periphery.
Encampments served: Underpasses and public spaces near Hollywood/101 Freeway corridor.
Projected meals per day: ~300-400.

Truck 2 - Downtown Los Angeles

Areas: Skid Row, Downtown LA corridors, Pico-Union periphery.
Encampments served: 5th Street, San Pedro corridor, areas surrounding shelters and missions.
Projected meals per day: ~300-400.

Truck 3 - Coastal/Westside

Areas: Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Westwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu.
Encampments served: Venice Boardwalk, Santa Monica underpasses, Palisades bluffs.
Projected meals per day: ~300-400.

Meals Served: Impact Estimate

Meals per truck per day: 300-400 (average 350).
Meals per truck per month (30 days): ~10,500.
Meals for 3 trucks per month: ~31,500.
Meals for 3 trucks annually: 378,000 meals served across the Third District and Downtown LA.

This means nearly 400,000 meals per year, directly addressing hunger at scale.

Financials

Current Monthly Cost (Per Truck)

Parking: $1,450
Storage: $500
Lease: $2,000
Food & Supplies: $30,000-40,000
Maintenance: $5,000-10,000
Security: $5,000
Salaries: $7,500
Total per Truck: ~$51,450-66,450

Projected Monthly Cost (3 Trucks + Logistics)

3 Trucks: $154,350-199,350
Logistics Coordinator: $6,500
Total: ~$160,850-205,850 per month

Annual Funding Need

$1.93M - $2.47M

Why Invest in Los Angeles County’s Third District

Direct Impact: ~378,000 meals annually for those most in need.
Proven Concept: Five years of consistent service with one truck.
Local Focus: Serves the heart of the Third District’s crisis areas - Hollywood, Venice - while also expanding into Downtown LA.
Efficient Use of Funds: Mobile operations minimize infrastructure costs compared to fixed facilities.
Community Relief: Fewer people wandering in search of meals reduces strain on businesses and residents.
Scalable: Can be expanded to other LA County districts once established.

Call to Action

The homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County’s Third District and Downtown demands immediate, practical solutions. Food is the foundation - without it, nothing else is possible.

By funding three trucks, you will ensure that nearly 400,000 meals per year reach the hungry across Hollywood, Downtown LA, and the Westside. Each truck is more than a kitchen - it is a gateway for hope, dignity, and connection.

We invite you to join us in expanding this proven program and make Los Angeles County a leader in compassionate, effective food outreach.s, so it’s ready to hand to supervisors and investors?

Feed the Hungry, Be Seen by Millions

Appearing on our trucks means your brand will be seen daily in some of Los Angeles’ highest-profile areas – Hollywood, Downtown, Venice, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Malibu – generating over 50,000 impressions per day and more than 1.5 million each month. This visibility not only provides powerful advertising exposure but also associates your name with a mission that is saving lives and restoring dignity by feeding nearly 400,000 people annually. Supporters benefit from unmatched community goodwill, positive press opportunities, and recognition as leaders who care about both faith and social impact. Every truck serves as a moving billboard of compassion, showing Los Angeles that your organization stands for hope, service, and real change where it matters most.