Food Assistance

Food Assistance Resources

LA County Parks Food Programs

LA County Parks is expanding the capacity of its Food Programs at parks. LA County Parks provides the following food safety net service programs for youth, teens, and seniors. These food programs are:

Free Youth Snack Program at 48 parks (Monday - Friday @ 3pm-4pm) — ages 17 and under.
Free Hot Supper (Dinner) Teen Program at 16 parks (Monday - Friday @ 7pm) — ages 12 to 18 years old. (Per program requirements, the supper meal must be eaten on campus)
Free Senior Food Program for older adults at 9 parks (Monday - Friday @ 11am-1pm) – age 60+

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/lacparksfoodprograms

YMCA FeedLA

When families need support, FeedLA is there with more than a meal. It’s a moment of relief, a bridge to belonging. Depending on the location and program, you can stop by a Y center to pick up fresh produce, sign up for home deliveries, or bring your kids for a hot meal. FeedLA programs happen all month at Ys across LA—no cost, no catch, just support when you need it.

All 29 LA Y centers are activating weekly food distributions to ensure our communities have access to healthy food in this time of crisis.

Click here for a list of FeedLA Produce Distribution sites and their hours, or email [email protected] for more info!

City of LA Family Source Center Emergency Financial Assistance

The delay of CalFresh benefits is deeply impacting the lives of our communities and families. We are here to help! Limited financial assistance is available at FamilySource Centers in addition to food assistance and other essential services.

Food/Grocery Support
Utility Bill Assistance
Essential Services
Mental Health Services
Rental Assistance
Other Resources

Visit LA4Families.org to find a FamilySource Center near you!

City of LA Family Source Center Weekly Food Distribution

Come pick up fresh produce, pantry staples, and other groceries for you and your family — completely free of charge.

Eligibility:

Must reside in the City of Los Angeles
Low-income individuals and families

For a list of food distribution locations click here or visit LA4Families.org to find a FamilySource Center near you.

FamilySource Centers serve ALL Angelenos regardless of immigration status. All are welcome — we are here to serve you!

LA Regional Food Bank Pantry Locator

To find your local food pantry, click here, download the pantry locator instructions here, or visit LAFoodBank.org

Note: Pantry distribution dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the agency directly to confirm distribution times.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

If you are pregnant or have a child under 5, WIC can help provide nutritious foods and more resources to keep your growing family healthy.

To apply, visit www.startwic.org or text “APPLY” to 91997

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