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A place to start
211 LA
Search the local directory or call 2-1-1 to connect with information about food, shelter, utility assistance, and other community services.
Phone support is available 24 hours a day in multiple languages.
Local resources / Los Angeles County
Food, housing &
a helping hand.
Find organizations working on food access, housing, and essential services. These links take you directly to the providers, where you can check current availability and next steps.
Not sure where to turn?
Start with 211 LA.
Call 2-1-1 for help finding local services. 211 LA offers support around the clock in multiple languages.
Visit 211 LA
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Food benefits
CalFresh through LA County DPSS
Read the county’s CalFresh information and find official ways to apply online, by phone, or at a district office.
DPSS provides the current eligibility information and application requirements.
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Getting around
Metro LIFE fare assistance
Find fare assistance for qualifying riders and check the LIFE program’s current enrollment options.
Metro lists income guidelines, participating agencies, and application instructions on its program page.
Before you go: confirm hours, appointment requirements, and eligibility directly with the provider. Resource links checked 29 October 2026.
LACEHH is an independent publication. We do not arrange placements or process applications. For a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
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