COMMUNITY News:
As many Los Alamos residents face food insecurity and financial hardship due to government furloughs, layoffs, and the reduction of food benefits, three local favorites—Pig & Fig Café, Beef & Leaf Café, and Sugar & Cream Café—are partnering with New Mexico Junior Foodies to support LA Cares, an independent, 100% volunteer organization providing food and assistance to those in need throughout Los Alamos County.
The restaurants are collecting grocery store gift cards and direct donations to benefit LA Cares. To make every contribution go further, the cafés have pledged to match every dollar donated up to $5,000.
As a token of appreciation, donors will receive a restaurant e-gift card worth 10% of their donation as a thank-you for their generosity.
Community members can participate in two ways:
- Drop off grocery store gift cards at any Pig & Fig Café, Beef & Leaf Café, or Sugar & Cream Café location.
- Donate directly through our Square link.
“Food is our love language—and this initiative is about feeding both body and spirit,” chef/owner Laura Crucet said. “We’re honored to support LA Cares and give back to the community that has always supported us.”
Every donation—large or small—helps LA Cares continue its mission to serve those struggling to put food on the table. LA Cares is funded solely through community donations and staffed entirely by volunteers dedicated to helping Los Alamos residents in need.
About Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream
Chef Laura Crucet, owner of Pig & Fig Café, Beef & Leaf Café, and Sugar & Cream Café, is known for bringing warmth and creativity to Los Alamos dining. Her restaurants blend fine dining quality with a sense of community, reflecting her belief that food is love shared locally.
https://www.sugarandcreamcafe.com/
https://www.beefandleafcafe.com/
About LA Cares
LA Cares is a local nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run organization that provides food assistance and emergency support to individuals and families living in Los Alamos County. The organization operates entirely through community donations. Learn more at https://lacares.org.
About NM Junior Foodies
New Mexico Junior Foodies is a youth-led initiative by a local 12-year-old and his mom, encouraging young people to engage with local food systems, volunteerism, and community service through food-based outreach programs and partnerships.