In the midst of ICE raids, Angelenos have come together to support local food vendors and day laborers by raising money to help them pay for rent, bills and groceries.
Many Latino vendors and workers in the informal economy have avoided going outside out of fear they’d be swept up by immigration agents. Some stayed home for weeks at a time during the June and July sweeps.
Community organization Ktown for All raised around $160,000 for about 100 families and Pasadena for All raised about $25,000 to help nearly 50 people pay for living costs, according to members from both groups.
