Food. Housing. People. Los Angeles.Community journal · October 2026
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.

Call 2-1-1
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Food & meals

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Use the pantry locator to find a food distribution site near your address.

The Food Bank asks visitors to call the pantry directly to confirm distribution dates and times.

Find a pantry
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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.

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.

Explore CalFresh

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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