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As President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Michael Flood brings a leadership philosophy shaped by his family’s Irish roots, competitive athletics, and a lifelong commitment to community service.

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We explore how food banking has evolved from collecting surplus food to providing nutritious options suited to people’s circumstances. That evolution requires investments in infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and partnerships with organizations serving students, families, and people experiencing homelessness.

“There’s no one organization or entity that can do it all. … There’s no way we could do this work without this large army of volunteers.”

Michael Flood, President and CEO, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

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This Week's Guest

Michael Flood

President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

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Michael Flood

President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Michael Flood has spent more than three decades helping communities respond to hunger. President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank since 2000, he has guided its growth while strengthening nutrition programs, community partnerships, and disaster response across Los Angeles County.

A Los Angeles native and the son of Irish immigrants, Flood brings a personal appreciation for food’s importance to family and community life. His food banking career began in 1990 and included leadership roles at the Redwood Empire Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano before his return home.

Flood holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the College of William & Mary, where he was an All-American soccer player. His experience in team sports continues to inform his leadership: building capable teams, learning through setbacks, and recognizing how much people can accomplish together.

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