Foodbank Of Southern California Closes As State Launches Investigation Into Former CEO

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

October 4, 2024

A Long Beach food bank closed its doors as state investigators looked into allegations that the nonprofit's former CEO misused funds.

"The Foodbank of Southern California has fully investigated the allegations involving former CEO, Jeanne Cooper, both through internal and external investigations," current CEO Brian Weaver said. "When these allegations were first brought to the attention of our board, we took them extremely seriously and immediately conducted an internal investigation, suspending Ms. Cooper pending the outcome."

The Foodbank of Southern California, which opened in 1975, serves low-income neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, including Compton, San Pedro, Antelope Valley and North Long Beach. According to the nonprofit's website, it earned awards for its "sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency."

Click here for the full story via CBS Los Angeles

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.