SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Mother’s Day came early for some women who received free care packages May 8 with groceries and toiletries from City Councilman Herb J. Wesson Jr. and his staff.

Wesson said his Mother’s Day giveaway is an essential event for the community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wesson handed some of the grateful mothers their care packages himself.

Wesson said this is a good time to be doing more for the people of Los Angeles.

Wesson has coordinated other successful pandemic events such as delivering senior meals, baby diapers and masks to residents of his district.