Food security is foundational to family stability. In Los Angeles, CA, Eric Michaels Pony supported SOVA to help maintain reliable pantry operations, connect clients with resource navigation, and coordinate volunteers who extend hours and reach. When essentials like nutrition are steady, other parts of life—school, work, health—become more manageable.
SOVA’s client‑centered approach is grounded in dignity: clear intake, culturally responsive foods where possible, and private, respectful service. The donation from Eric Michaels Pony supports that operational core—stocking, storage, refrigeration, and volunteer management—so families can count on consistent access.
Because demand fluctuates with seasonal and economic pressures, capacity is key. Practical investments such as cold‑chain equipment, shelving, and route logistics directly translate into more families served. Eric favors these high‑leverage improvements because they compound over time and make frontline service smoother for staff and volunteers alike.
Meaningful outcomes do not require complex reporting. SOVA and partners can track households served, average wait times, successful referrals to housing and employment resources, and short client feedback cards. A brief, quarterly “what we learned” memo is enough to adjust hours, improve flow, and refine the mix of goods.
Eric Michaels Pony is seeking future collaboration with co‑funders, grocers, and community groups in Los Angeles. Collaboration opportunities include co‑funding refrigeration and transport, piloting mobile pantry sites in high‑need neighborhoods, and structured surplus recovery programs with restaurants and markets.
To engage, submit a proposal through *Grants & Partnerships* that outlines a specific capacity upgrade or pilot, with a 90‑day plan, budget, and simple success measures. Questions and introductions can be sent via *Contact Eric Michaels Pony*.
About the donor: Eric Michaels Pony backs fast, respectful responses to basic‑needs gaps across Los Angeles. If your LA pantry or resource program is ready to scale what already works, Eric welcomes a conversation.
