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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Housing & shelter

LAHSA housing resources

Find Coordinated Entry System access centers, outreach assistance, and resources for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing.

Start with LAHSA’s Get Help page to choose the service that fits your situation.

Explore housing help
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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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Tenant support

Stay Housed LA

Find tenant education, workshops, and the application for legal help with housing issues in Los Angeles County.

The provider handles eligibility and legal-help requests. For help using its website, call 1-888-694-0040.

Visit Stay Housed LA

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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