Note: Each organization may have its own eligibility requirements or documentation policies. Please contact them directly to confirm hours, availability and necessary identification or forms.
Find a Local Food Bank
Our community has food pantries that can help. Find the closest to you below.
Need Immediate Assistance?
You may also dial 2-11 to speak with someone about services available in your area.
2-11 is a free, 24/7 service available to all Los Angeles County residents.
City of Los Angeles Services
- FamilySource Centers operated by the Community Investment for Families Department provide weekly food distribution for low-income individuals and families regardless of immigration status. Find a center near you below.
- The Department of Aging provides a senior meal program. If you are a senior citizen over the age of 60, you may be eligible for free meals at a local senior center or through home delivery. For Information, call 1-800-510-2020 or email age.webinfo@lacity.org
- LA City Recreation & Parks Senior Citizen Centers continue distributing regular senior meals in coordination with the Department of Aging.
County/State Resources & Other Assistance
- LAUSD Meal Services for Students: California guarantees two free meals daily for all public school students, Monday-Friday. LAUSD also distributes weekend meal kits for Saturday and Sunday through Grab & Go Food Centers. LAUSD’s Family Hotline can be reached at (213) 443-1300.
- LA County Parks & Recreation: The department offers food programs for youth, teens, and seniors.
- L.A. Care Health Plan has committed up to $5.4 million to help ensure families can access food during the federal funding lapse.
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program): All California WIC agencies are currently operational. Government employees who are furloughed/working without pay may qualify for WIC, if they are pregnant or have a child under age 5, and are encouraged to apply and get WIC to help with grocery costs, even if it’s only temporary.
- California Association of Food Banks, the organization that represents 42 food banks throughout the state will continue to operate.
- YMCA FeedLA is expanding distribution dates and times to meet the needs for families losing CalFresh benefits.
- DoorDash, a food delivery platform, plans to deliver 1 million meals for 300+ Project DASH partners nationwide, waiving delivery and service fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient grocery orders.
