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Actress/Producer Lori Loughlin Continues to Spread Love and Compassion Volunteering with Project Angel Food;
Movie's Storyline Inspired by Opportunity to Serve
Movie's Storyline Inspired by Opportunity to Serve
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.
Loughlin, who has been an unwavering presence within the organization since January 2021, took on the delightful role of "pie duty," joining hands with Project Angel Food's skilled chefs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.
In addition to her starring role, Loughlin serves as one of the executive producers of the film, which revolves around a successful TV chef's journey to rediscover the true meaning of her aunt's legacy. The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need. It's a poignant case of art imitating life.
Most weeks, Loughlin dedicates her volunteer days to delivering meals directly to clients who face life-threatening conditions, rendering them unable to leave their homes. She has also actively participated in packaging meals, assembling nutritious breakfast bags filled with yogurt, fruit, and granola, and has generously lent her support in meal preparation, fruit sorting, and expressing gratitude to the generous donors who support over 2,500 seriously ill Angelenos relying on Project Angel Food for medically tailored meals designed to meet their specific medical requirements.
Reflecting on her involvement, Loughlin shared her sentiments during the organization's annual Lead with Love television special in 2022: "It's really a community. It's more than just feeding people; it's about loving people and helping people. I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."
She says now, "It's been a profound experience. As volunteers, you think you are giving to those in need, but we are the ones who are given a gift. It is a profound experience. When you give love, you get love, and it is so rewarding to know that you've brought a little happiness to someone's day and that you've delivered meals that are thoughtfully prepared with not only nutritious ingredients but also kindness and compassion."
In addition to Project Angel Food preparing and delivering 125,000 meals in the month of November, on Thanksgiving Day, the organization will provide thousands of traditional turkey dinners, complete with savory gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, yams, and delectable homemade desserts, to their clients, many of whom find themselves isolated and alone during the holidays.
In 2023, a total of 3,446 volunteers have wholeheartedly invested 40,811.66 hours into supporting Project Angel Food, an effort equivalent to the dedication of 22 full-time employees. Notable volunteers, alongside Loughlin, have included Harry and Meghan (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex), Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sharon Stone, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita, Eric McCormack, Adam Lambert, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the late George Michael, among others.
A Christmas Blessing premieres Sunday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET only on Great American Family. Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.
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About Project Angel Food: Project Angel Food, originally founded by Marianne Williamson in 1989 during the AIDS crisis, is dedicated to delivering 1.5 million medically tailored meals annually to 4,000 individuals facing food, financial, and health insecurities in LA County. The organization's commitment to their mission is underscored by their current expansion efforts, with the construction of the 30,000-square-foot Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus, scheduled to open in 2027 in response to the growing need. To date, they've provided over 17 million meals.
Photo Credit: Noe Garcia/Project Angel Food
SOURCE Great American Family
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My Take:
I am delighted that Lori Loughlin will be starring in her FIRST Christmas movie for Great American Family THIS Christmas season! She and her co-star, James Tupper, starred together earlier this year in the Great American Winter film for Great American Family titled Fall Into Winter. That was such a wonderful story and Lori and James had a fantastic connection on screen; therefore, I'm glad Great American Family decided to pair the two together again!
It's especially nice to see that Lori's Christmas movie isn't just about Santa, mistletoe kisses, and sleigh rides, but instead, it will highlight an important charity that is near and dear to her heart, Project Angel Food, whose mission is serving others and giving of one's time for those in need. That is truly the best Christmas gift we can give others.
Having Lori Loughlin back on our TV's this Christmas season is such a wonderful treat! You may have also noticed that Lori's past Hallmark movies are playing once again on the Hallmark Channel. In fact, you can see Northpole: Open for Christmas next week, Friday, November 17th at 2pm/1c.
And don't miss Lori Loughlin's new heartwarming Great American Family movie, A Christmas Blessing, with co-stars James Tupper and Jesse Hutch, this Sunday night, November 12, 2023, at 8pm/7c.!
Joyous Blessings to you all,
Net
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What a wonderful article Net! I will definitely be tuning into Lori’s new movie, and this is great that it is so dear to her heart. I have been wanting to volunteer at some type of food bank/mission for years now, then Covid hit and I was pregnant and scared to get sick but God has really been putting it in my heart to look into it this year.
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Hat’s (a Santa hat) off to Great American Family Channel for interjecting the theme of giving in their movies this Christmas season. I am interested in watching the storyline - can it be a Part 2 movie next year?
ReplyDeleteTake care All.
- Gabe’s Mom
I heard of this recently, so happy for her! -Maria
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ReplyDeleteThis post brings me so much joy. I am a huge fan of Lori and her work. She always brings such warmth and professionalism, to her movie and TV roles. I saw a preview, of this movie, recently and it looks amazing. I can't wait to watch it with my husband. :-)
Awesome! Thank you gor sha! I will for sure be watching.
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I've heard wonderful things about that charitable organization.
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ReplyDeleteI have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
BREAKING: SAG AFTRA has finally ended their strike! -Maria
ReplyDeleteWe love Lori’s movies and we miss her on When Calls the Heart, but she seems very happy on Great American Family.
ReplyDeleteThe Project Angel Food Program is founded by Marianne Williamson as an outreach program of the Los Angeles Center for Living, which helps people with life-threatening illnesses. The Center for Living provides numerous programs, such as The Clean Team, Project Nightlight & Hospice Care.
ReplyDeleteThey prepare for Holiday Feasts at Angel’s Fare
ReplyDeleteLori Loughlin worked at Project Angel Food as the community service that was part of her plea deal in Operation Varsity Blues, the college admissions scandal that netted many high-profile parents. Loughlin had volunteered there in the past as she began her 100 hours of community service in January 2021 and finished in a few short months. Loughlin found the volunteer work so fulfilling that she has continued volunteering at the local food bank and even made a feel-good movie about the experience.
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