Food Assistance & Food Distribution Resources
FOOD ASSISTANCE & DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES
If you or your family need assistance regarding virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food or housing, please call LAUSD's Family Hotline at (213) 443-1300.
The hotline is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ALL LOS ANGELES UNIFIED STUDENTS MAY EAT UP TO THREE MEALS PER DAY ON CAMPUS
Under CA Universal Meals Policy, every student is entitled to a free breakfast and lunch daily. Please encourage your student to come to the cafeteria to get a breakfast and lunch meal.
Supper meals* are available to all LAUSD students ages 1-18 AT DISMISSAL. Community children between the ages of 1-18 can also receive a supper meal at all sites offering supper AT DISMISSAL. Operating Monday through Friday at most district schools. Click below for a list of participating schools nearest you.
*Supper meals are served at dismissal after the instructional day has ended. Per program requirements, the supper meal must be eaten on campus.
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 services 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+
City of LA FamilySource Center Weekly Food Distribution
Come pick up fresh produce, pantry staples, and other groceries for you and your family — completely free of charge. FamilySource Centers serve ALL Angelenos regardless of immigration status. All are welcome — we are here to serve you!
Eligibility:
- Must reside in the City of Los Angeles
- Low-income individuals and families
City of LA FamilySource 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 their website to find a FamilySource Center near 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
Pantry distribution dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the agency directly to confirm distribution times.
City of Maywood - Mobile Food Pantry (Monthly)
The City of Maywood, in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the YMCA, hosts a monthly Mobile Food Pantry.
Held every 3rd Monday of every month at the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA. This program is open to the Community and is free of charge.
For more information, please call 323-562-5722 or visit the City of Maywood's website.
City of Cudahy - Food Distribution (Monthly)
- Dates: Every fourth Thursday of the month
- Hours: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- Location: Clara Park, 4835 Clara Street, Cudahy, CA 90201
- Pre-registration happens the week prior of the 4th Thursday on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Clara Park's Recreation office. It is recommended that you pre-register but it is not required.
- Dates: Third Thursday of the month
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Clara Park, 4835 Clara Street, Cudahy, CA 90201
- Pre-registration happens the week prior of the 3rd Thursday on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Clara Park's Recreation office. It is recommended that you pre-register but it is not required.
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
YMCA FeedLA - Food Delivery & Produce Distributions
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.
For more information and confidential support, call 323-244-9077 or email [email protected]
LAUSD Education Foundation - Compassion Fund
The LAUSD Education Foundation is launching an urgent appeal through its Compassion Fund to provide emergency assistance for families most affected by the loss of SNAP benefits. Working in close coordination with Los Angeles Unified, the Foundation will distribute funds in the form of grocery gift cards and direct family support to ensure immediate relief.
Schools across the District will also be invited to plan Food Drives to help replenish local food banks and pantries. Families and neighbors are encouraged to donate non-perishable items such as canned fruits and vegetables, soups, rice, beans, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, and shelf-stable milk.
Additional Resources
These resources are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, approved or sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The District assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury arising out of participation and is merely permitting this material to be disseminated because of the possible interest of students and/or faculty.
Please be sure to call in advance to ensure resource availability, as some of the dates, times and availability is subject to change.
- Dial 2-1-1 for food, counseling, and housing help. Or visit this link.
- Access a statewide directory of local food banks.
- Learn more about CalFresh benefit timelines, application status, and FAQs.
- Additional Food Opportunities via FoodFinder
- Westside Food Bank
- LA Community Fridges
- Seeds of Hope Food Distribution