If you’ve ever struggled with a substance use disorder or addiction, you might have heard of The Twelve Steps, a framework for healing from addiction created by the organization Alcoholics Anonymous. While this approach is typically thought of as an addiction prevention program, it also serves as a vehicle of life transformation for individuals who participate in it. 

The Twelve Steps, created by the organization Alcoholics Anonymous, is a framework for healing from alcohol addiction. It not only benefits the individual struggling with addiction, but also family members and friends who are supporting their loved one. According to SAMHSA, “Treatment effectiveness is believed to be maximized the more a client is able to personalize the concepts expressed by the steps into her own life.”

Food pantry locations like Aaron Community Cultural Center have been vital during the pandemic, where economic difficulties have plagued many individuals and families. According to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, food insecurity is at an all-time high. Before the pandemic about 1 in 5 people in L.A. struggled with food insecurity, but after COVID-19 hit, an estimated 1 in 4 Angelenos now face food insecurity.