Project Angel Food Unveils Robert Vargas’ Landmark Mural in Hollywood

Project Angel Food in Hollywood unveiled a three-story mural titled “Nourishing the Community,” created by internationally renowned artist Robert Vargas, which symbolizes strength, safety, and solidarity for the vulnerable neighbors served by the nonprofit. The mural features a matriarchal figure, described as a goddess of maize, with hands modeled after a local street vendor, reflecting the community’s permanence and the diverse people involved in the organization’s mission. This artwork adorns the south façade of Project Angel Food’s Vine Street headquarters, which is undergoing a $51.5 million expansion to increase meal production and facility size, forming The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus. The nonprofit provides medically tailored meals to more than 7,100 seriously ill clients annually and has delivered over 20 million meals since 1989. The mural and the expansion underscore Project Angel Food’s commitment to nourishment and care, with local leaders and actor Edward James Olmos praising the organization’s monumental impact. The City of Los Angeles has recognized Vargas by proclaiming September 8 as “Robert Vargas Day” in honor of his contribution to the community.