More about Michael

Michael Flood has served as the Chief Executive of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank since 2000. During his tenure, the Food Bank has started new programs to increase food distribution and launched new nutrition and public policy initiatives.

A Los Angeles native, Michael has been in food banking since 1990 working previously for the Redwood Empire Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Michael serves on the Board of Directors of a number of organizations including as Board Chairman of Emergency Network Los Angeles, Vice Chairman of California Food Policy Advocates, Past Chairman of California Association of Food Banks, Past Chairman of the LA Food Policy Council, and Board member of Swipe Out Hunger. In 2016, Michael was appointed by the LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis to serve on the Public Social Services Commission.

Michael is also a member of the LA5 Rotary Club and Town Hall. Michael earned his MBA and BA degrees from the College of William and Mary in Virginia where he was an All-American soccer player.

Beginning Friday, September 3, 2021, The Rotary Club of Los Angeles will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test result (within 72 hours of attending) for all members and guests attending our club meetings in person.

Photographic evidence of vaccination/testing proof will be acceptable.

LA5 Members: Please inform all of your invited guests of this important new protocol.

Please note that we will continue to require masks/face coverings for everyone inside the building when not at a Dining Room table or actively enjoying food and beverage.