Food Assistance 

LA County has a network of 940 food pantries in place across the County coordinated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Food is available now for anyone who needs it and supplies will be increased for the month of November. For food assistance, people can visit their local food pantry or find one near them by visiting https://lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ or calling 2-1-1.

Food Assistance - Youth, Teens, and Seniors

LA County Parks & Recreation has food programs for youth, teens, and seniors. To learn more, visit: www.parks.lacounty.gov/lacounty-parks-food-programs/.

Senior citizens over the age of 60 may be eligible for a free meal at local senior centers. For more information, call (800) 510-2020.

WIC: US Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program from Women, Infants and Children 

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.

Applying for WIC is simple and can be done 100% by phone.  Apply at www.startwic.org or text “APPLY” to 91997.

To find a WIC location, as well as days and hours of operation, visit: https://phfewic.org/en/home/.

Housing Assistance

Residents worried that the shutdown may impact their housing can call 2-1-1, which can provide access to tenant protection and foreclosure prevention services. Information can also be found at www.dcba.lacounty.gov.

Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA)

While some VA services are paused during the federal shutdown, the Los Angeles County MVA offices remain open and ready to help.  If you, or a veteran you know needs assistance, call (877) 452-8387 or visit mva.lacounty.gov/ 

Other Assistance

211 LA County is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. They provide information and referrals to the services that best meet individual needs, through their 24 hours 2-1-1 call line or through their website, text, and chat.   www.211la.org or call 2-1-1.