Food Banks in Senate District 33
Due to the federal government shutdown, the LA County Department of Public Social Services has issued a statement advising CalFresh benefits may not be available for the month of November, 2025. If you need food assistance, use the link above to find local food banks and resources in Senate District 33.
Food Bank Finder Tools
211 Hotline
Food Pantry Locator
https://211ca.org/search/?category=BD-1800.2000&search=Food+Pantries
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
(323) 234-3030
Food Pantry Partner Locator
https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/
1734 E 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA
Food Banks in Senate District 33
Avalon Community Church - Food Pantry
https://www.cityofavalon.gov/1416/Edible-Food-Recovery
Every other Wednesday; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
236 Metropole Avenue
Avalon, CA 90704
*If you are in emergency need, please call (310) 560-6399. Non-perishable donations accepted by drop off 24/7. Please call to coordinate large donation drop-offs.
Bell Gardens Community Family Service Center – Food Pantry
(562) 928-2000
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
6662 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Cudahy Food Distribution
www.cityofcudahyca.gov/281/Food-Distribution
Monthly Distribution
4th Thu of the month: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Nov and Dec Holiday Season
3rd Thu of the month: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
4835 Clara St.
Cudahy, CA 90201
Florence Firestone Community Organization Food Bank
(323) 484-9747
florencefirestonecommunity.org@yahoo.com
2nd & 4th Sat of every month: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
6940 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Foodbank of Southern California
(562) 435-3577
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
1444 San Francisco Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
https://linktr.ee/HelpingHandsofLA
(323) 589-1922
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
2360 E 51st St.
Vernon, CA 90058
Help Me Help You
(562) 612-5001
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
1301 W. 12th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Long Beach Community Table
www.longbeachcommunitytable.com
(562) 548-0774
Sun – Mon, Thu: Closed
Tue – Wed: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Fri: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
3311 E 59th St.
Long Beach, CA 90805
Salvation Army Marketplace
https://longbeach.salvationarmy.org/long_beach_citadel_corps/food-assistance-in-long-beach/
(562) 247-3528
Mon – Thu: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Fri – Sat: Closed
3092 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
World Harvest Food Bank
(213) 746-2227
Mon – Sat: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sun: Closed
3100 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Free Meal Programs
LA County Department of Parks & Recreation
Free Snack Program
https://parks.lacounty.gov/snackprogram/
Children & Youth ages 0-18
Snacks are available at 49+ LA County Parks and 20+ LA County Libraries, Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm
*No advance registration required
Free Hot Supper Teen Program
https://parks.lacounty.gov/lacounty-parks-food-programs/
Youth ages 12-18
Meels are available at multiple locations, Monday-Friday at 7pm
*Registration required
Senior Nutrition Program
https://parks.lacounty.gov/lacounty-parks-food-programs/
Seniors age 60+
Meals are available at multiple locations, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm
*Registration required
LAUSD
All students continue to receive three free school meals daily — breakfast, lunch, and supper. Additionally, the Supper Program is now open to ALL children ages 1–18, including community members and students in charter schools that are not enrolled in LAUSD. Meals are served for 30 minutes at school dismissal (Monday–Friday) and must be eaten on campus. Visit lausd.org/foodhelp to find participating school sites. Call the 24/7 LAUSD Family Hotline at 213-443-1300 for additional resources.
LBUSD
LBUSD schools continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to students, and there are food pantries at school wellness centers. Learn more at: https://www.lbschools.net/departments/nutrition-services/home.