Here is a link to all the food banks in LA http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/219900_FOODBANKRESOURCESasof9-30-14.pdf
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FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA – 8
1. WSFB –Salvation Army324 E. Queen Street Inglewood, CA. 90301 Phone: 310-677-3375 Distribution Times: Monday to Thursday – 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday 1-00pm – 3:00pm *Fresh produce Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only*
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*First time participants will meet with caseworker and register. Registered individuals are allowed to attend once a month to receive food supply of canned and packaged goods. Fresh produce will be distributed only on Tuesday. All the information will be discussed during registration
2. Helping In Services, Inc.
1535 Gundry Avenue Long Beach, CA. 90813 Phone: 562-591-8778
Distribution Times: 1st and 3rd Friday of Each Month
Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only* Two recent rent receipts or copy of lease *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker and register. Registered individuals are allowed to attend twice a month to receive food supply of canned, packaged, and fresh goods. All the information will be discussed during registration3. St Margaret’s Center10217 Inglewood Avenue Lennox, CA. 90304 Phone: 310-672-2208Distribution Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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* Seniors have an additional food bank- the LA Food Bank Truck comes to their center every 3rd Tuesday of each month in their parking lot to deliver bags of food.
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Requirements:
State ID
Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visitonly*
Award letter showing income *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker and register. This center serves Lennox, Inglewood, Hawthorne, and some parts of Los Angeles are within the district. All the information will be discussed during registration
FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA - 7
1. Food Pantry – LAX355 East Beach Street , Between – LaBrea and Centinela Streets. South Gate, CA. 90280 Phone: 310-677-5597 Distribution Times: Tuesdays and Fridays – 10:00am – 12:00 noon Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only*
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*First time participants will meet with caseworker and discuss all the details. Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly to receive food supply of canned, packaged and fresh foods. (Subject to availability)
2. Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank
21411 Norwalk Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 90716 Phone: 562- 860-9097
Distribution Times: Wednesday – 2:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday – 9:00am – 3:30pm
Requirements:
• State ID
*Registered individuals are allowed to attend every other week to receive food supply of canned and packaged goods. This center serves Hawaiian Garden residents. All the information will be discussed during registration
3. Southeast Churches Service Center
2780 East Gage Avenue Huntington Park, CA. 90255 Phone: 323-585-8254
Distribution Times: Monday to Friday – 9:00am-3:30pm, Closed-12:00noon-1:00pm
Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only*
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*Registered individuals are allowed to attend once a month to receive food supply of packaged and fresh goods. This center serves Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, Bells Gardens, Bell and Cudahy residents. All the information will be discussed during registration
4. St Mary’s Place
7215 Newlin Avenue Whittier, CA. 90602 Phone: 562-698-0107
Distribution Times: One Saturday of the Month from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (Call in advance to find out distribution date)
Requirements:
• State ID
*Grocery bags filled with food supplies will be distributed to all participants.
FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA – 6
1. Food Net - East Rancho Dominguez4513 East Compton Boulevard Compton, CA. 90221 Phone: 310-603-7401Distribution Times: Last Friday of each month - 8:00am to 10:00am, (Until supplies run out) *Arrive earlyRequirements:• State ID*This center serves the city of Compton and immediate surrounding areas2. Sheilds for Families-Social Service Agency–Food Bank11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place Lynwood, CA. 90262 Phone: 323-242-5000
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Distribution Times: Thursdays 10:00am to 1:00pm, * Arrive early, line starts forming at 7am
Requirements:
• State ID
*Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly to receive an assortment of canned, packaged and fresh food.
3. Paramount Care Foundation
8303 Alondra Boulevard Paramount, CA. 90723 Phone: 562-272-7647
Distribution Times: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month – 9:00am-10:30am
Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only* Grocery bag Sign in
FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA 5
1. St. Augustine’s SAVES- Saint Augustine’s Volunteer Emergency Services 3820 Jasmine Avenue Culver City, CA. 90232Phone: 310-838-2702
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Distribution Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9:00am to 12:00noon
Requirements:
State ID
Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only*
Award letter showing income *First visit only*
Recent rent receipt *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker and register. Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly. One week will be to pick up meats, fish, poultry and dairy; fruit, bread and vegetables will be given on the remaining weeks. This center serves Culver City residents in the 90034 & 90016 zip code areas only.2. St. Anne’s Church and Social Services2013 Colorado Avenue Santa Monica, CA. 90232 Phone: 310-829-4411Distribution Times: Wednesdays – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
State ID
Award letter showing income *First visit only*
Sign in*Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly to receive an assortment of canned, packaged and fresh food. This center serves Santa Monica residents only.3. WSFB – St. Joseph’s Center2034 Hampton Drive Venice, CA. 90291 Phone: 310-396-6468
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Distribution Times: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday- 10:00am – 12:00 noon, Tuesday and Friday – 1:00pm -3:00pm
State ID
Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visitonly*
Award letter showing income *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker and register. Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly. Food supplies will be given on the day of registration. Consumers who live outside the service area will be provided with food supplies on that day and will be directed to an affiliate food bank agency in their area.
EAST LOS ANGELES AREA
1. Food Net- Centro Maravilla4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90022 Phone: 323-260-2805Distribution Times: Monday – Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Requirements:
State ID
Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only*
Large grocery bag*Registered individuals are allowed to attend once a month to receive food supply of canned and frozen foods. This center serves residents in the 90022 & 90023 zip code areas only.WEST HOLLYWOOD AREA1. Sova – Community Food and Resource Program8846 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA. 90035 Phone: 818-988-7682
Distribution Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00am- 1:30pm 1st and 3rd Sunday of Each Month – 9:00am- 12:00noon
Requirements:
State ID
Award letter showing income *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker to discuss food preferences and register. Registered individuals will be given a food bank ID and will be allowed to attend once a month. This center serves the Los Angeles area residents.
LOS ANGELES METRO AND HOLLYWOOD AREAS
1. Wilshire Boulevard Temple3663 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA. 90005 Phone: 213-388-2401 Distribution Times: Sundays- 9:00am – 9:15am Requirements: State ID Sign in *Participants are allowed to come in every week to receivecanned and packaged foods2. Silver Lake Community Church2930 Hyperion Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90010 Phone: 323-663-3151 Distribution Times: Wednesdays – 5:00pm to 6:30pm Requirements: State ID Award letter showing income *First visit only* Sign in* Participants are allowed to attend weekly to receive canned, packaged foods and some fresh produce
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3. Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church
535 North Main Street, cross street- Cesar Chavez Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Phone: 213-629-3101
Distribution Times: Fridays - 8:00am to 11:00am *Except the first Friday of the month
Requirements: State ID Large grocery bag * Participants are allowed to attend weekly to receive canned, packaged foods and some fresh produce4. Sova- Community Food and Resource Program1140 North La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, CA. 90038 Phone: 818-988-7682 Distribution Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 10:00am-1:30pm 2nd and 4th Sunday of Each Month – 9:00am -12:00noon Requirements: State ID Award letter showing income *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker to discuss food preferences and register. Registered individuals will be given a food bank ID and will be allowed to attend once a month. This center serves the Los Angeles area residents.
FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA – 3
Pasadena1. Foothill Unity Center191 North Oak Avenue Pasadena, CA. 91107 Phone: 626-584-7420 / FAX: 626-584-7422Distribution Times: Tuesday- 9:00 a.m.-11:30a.m.Wednesday & Friday- 1:00pm-3:30pmRequirements: State ID Proof of address (2 current gas or electric bills) *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only**Disabled and Senior Citizens are eligible for a taxi ride to their place of residence on the large food supply distribution day. Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly to receive one large food supply and smaller supplies on the other weeks such as bread, fruit, and vegetables. Clients who live in Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena are eligible for this service. All the information will be discussed during registration2. Friends In Deed Food Pantry444 East Washington Boulevard Pasadena, CA. 91104 Pantry Phone: 626-797-6072, email- pantry@ecpac.net Agency Phone: 626-797-2402, Fax: 626-797-7353Distribution Times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00am – 3:00pmRequirements: State ID Award letter showing income *First visit only* Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visitonly*
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*Participants must register on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00noon and are allowed to attend every week. Services are provided to the residents in Pasadena and its surroundings. Many services are provided for the homeless population
3. Foothill Unity Center – Monrovia
415 West Chestnut Avenue Monrovia, CA. 91016 Phone: 626-358-3486 Fax: 358-8224
Distribution Times: Monday- 1:00pm - 3:30pm, Wednesday and Friday – 9:00am -11:30am
Requirements:
State ID
Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visit only*
Award letter showing income *First visit only*
Two recent rent receipts or copy of lease *First visit only**First time participants will meet with caseworker and fill out an application. Disabled and Senior Citizens are eligible for a taxi ride to their place of residence on large food supply distribution days. Registered individuals are allowed to attend weekly to receive one large food supply and smaller supplies on the other weeks such as bread, fruit, and vegetables. This center serves Monrovia, Baldwin Park, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Duarte, Bradbury, Azusa and Irwindale residents. All the information will be discussed during registration4. El Monte and South El MonteEl Monte Emergency Resources – Food Bank 10900 Mulhall StreetEl Monte, CA. 91731 Phone: 626-444-7269 Main workers – Jose or Lillian Rey, Supervisor
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Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
*To be eligible you must call and indicate the following information:
Low Income
Receives Social Security Assistance (other public assistance)
Home address
Telephone Number A food delivery will be scheduled to your home containing fresh and packaged food. Time of delivery will be arranged during the call*5. Salvation Army Food Bank – Pomona490 East LaVerne Avenue Pomona, CA. 91767 Phone: 909- 623-1579 x201Distribution Times: Monday – Friday – 9:00am-11:30am, 1:30pm-3:30pm State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) – *First visitonly* Award letter showing income *First visit only**First time participants must register! Registered individuals are allowed to attend once every two months to receive a large box of fresh and packaged food. Quantity will depend on available supply. This center serves Pomona, LaVerne, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Walnut, San Dimas and Glendora residents
Lake Los Angeles
1. Twin Lakes Community Church17213 Lake Los Angeles Lake Los Angeles, CA. 93591 Phone: 661-264-1215Distribution Time: 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00am-10:00amRequirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill)FOOD BANK RESOURCES – SERVICE AREA 2San Fernando Valley1. SOVA – Community Food and Resource Program16439 Vanowen Street Van Nuys, CA. 91406 Phone: 818-988-7682Distribution Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 10:00am – 1:30pm Sundays- except holidays – 9:00am – 12:00 noon
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Requirements:
State ID
Arrive early*First time participants will meet with a worker to discuss low income status and record food preferences. A food bank ID card and instructions on when to attend each month will be provided. Clients who live in the San Fernando Valley or surrounding areas are eligible for this service.2. House of Light Church Corporation19359 Londelius Street Northridge, CA. 91324 Phone: 818-988-2931
Distribution Time: Saturdays – 7:00am – 8:00am Allowed to attend every Saturday
Requirements: State ID Large grocery bag3. Congregational Church of Chatsworth20440 Lassen Street Chatsworth, CA. 91311 Phone: 818-882-2474 Distribution Time: Saturdays – 4:00pm – 5:00pm Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) Large grocery bag4. Burbank – Temporary Aid Center- B-TAC1304 West Burbank Boulevard Burbank, CA. 91506
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Phone: 818-848-2822
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Distribution Time: Monday – Friday- 9:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) – *First visit only* Award letter showing income *First visit only* Large grocery bag Must be a Burbank resident or be homeless*First time participants must register! Registered individuals are allowed to attend once a week to receive breads and sweets, and once a month for basic foods5. Loaves & Fishes-Glendale4322 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA. 91204 Phone: 818-409-3080
Distribution Time:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Friday 10:00am - 12:00noon, and 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Requirements: State ID Proof of address (current gas or electric bill) *First visitonly* Award letter showing income *First visit only* One recent rent receipt *First visit only* Large grocery bag Must be a Glendale resident*Registered participants are allowed to attend once a month; homeless participants may attend 4 times a month
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Palmdale
1. Palmdale Community Foundation-S.A.V.E.S.1012 East Avenue Q-12 Palmdale, CA. 93550 Phone: 661-267-5191 Distribution Time: Monday-Thursday- 9:00am-5:00pm Requirements: State ID Award letter showing income *First visit only* Proof of address (gas or electric bill)* First time visitors must register and fill out an application. Registered individual are allowed to attend every week; alternating food groups will be distributed. Everything will be explained during orientation.2. SA-Mountain View Mobile Home Park3255 E. Avenue R Palmdale, CA. 93550 Main Office in the Mobile Home Park Phone: 661-947-4700Distribution Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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Requirements:
State ID
Large shopping bag
Arrive early*Wear a hat and bring water during summer time
Lancaster
1. Grace Resource Center, Inc. 45134 N. Sierra HwyLancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-5272 Distribution Time: Tuesday - 10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm Thursday - 10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm New Member Orientation: Wednesday - 1:00pm - 2:00pm - English Wednesday- 10:00am - 11:00am – Spanish Requirements: State ID Sign in2. Shekinah Worship Center42640 10th Street West Lancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-8378 Distribution Time: One Saturday a Month – 1:30pn - 2:30pm Requirements:• State ID*Must call ahead of time to find out which Saturday will be their distribution day or visit: www.shekinahworkshipcenter.com
3. Salvation Army – Lancaster Corp
44517 Sierra Highway Lancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-8378
Distribution Time: 3rd Monday of each month
Requirements: State ID Shopping bag