Food & Meal Support Services
If you are in immediate need of food assistance, please dial 2-1-1 from a phone and speak with someone about services available in your area. Lines are open 24 hours a day.
https://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food/
This index is primarily for services based in Los Angeles County. Not all resources here are specifically geared towards gender expansive and TGI/ENBY+ folx (Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex & Non-Binary), but resources which are have been indicated in the Accessibility column.
Accessibility column contains information about language support, and identity-specific resources; you can find these resources by searching each list for specific terms, such as: Español, BIPOC, etc.
If you have any resources you would like added to this list, or a reason you feel a resource needs to removed from this list please contact: [email protected]*
*Please note this is only for updating the resource list, and not for support in accessing resources.
The list is searchable, and available for download and print.
| Organization (Links to Website) | Contact | Services Description | Location | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zev Yaroslavsky Family Support Center (Van Nuys) San Fernando Health Center (San Fernando) | Van Nuys: (818) 701-8200 San Fernando: (818) 904-8953 [email protected] | Provides free fresh fruit and vegetables on the first Thursday of every month, from 9:30AM-12PM or until supplies last. Bring a reusable bag and/or cart. Dates alternate between Van Nuys and San Fernando locations: | Van Nuys: 7555 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405 San Fernando: 1212 Pico Street, San Fernando, CA 91340 | Open to anyone in need of fresh produce. |
| LA LGBT Center Senior Services Lunch | (323) 860-5830 (877) 688-4833 [email protected] | Free bagged lunches are provided Monday thru Friday, 12:30–1pm, for pick-up only, right outside the Senior Center. Must be a registered Seniors Services client to qualify. First come, first served. | Bayard Rustin Plaza 1118 N McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | Ages 50+. LGBTQ+. Accessible by ramps, and lunches can be carried out to clients. |
| LA LGBT Center Farmers Market Mi Centro & Center South | Mi Centro | Free monthly farmers market distributing food at LA LGBT Center's community sites! Receive fresh produce and cooking demonstrations while accessing free clothing, health screenings (like HIV/STI testing), vaccines, and primary care and mental health services. | Mi Centro Center South | All ages, created for LGBTQ+ people, welcome to all people |
| LA Food Bank Directory | Interactive Map | Interactive map find local pantries local to you in greater LA area. | Greater LA Area | All identities. |
| CalFresh Food Stamps | (866) 613-3777 | CalFresh provides monthly support so you can buy groceries. CalFresh food benefits can also be used online to buy groceries at Walmart or Amazon. Apply online. | California | All identities; must meet financial eligibility requirements |
| The Trans Latin@ Coalition | (833) 847-2331 | Warm meals available by appointment MWF, 12:30 to 2 pm. Workforce and leadership development, legal, housing, and health support. Re-entry (specific to people leaving jail), Anti-Violence, and computer lab. | 3055 Wilshire Blvd Suite 350 Los Angeles, CA 90010 | Accessible to 18+, all races Strictly serving the TGI community - Trans, Gender Non-conforming, and Intersex |
| 211 Food Services | Interactive map find local pantries local to you in greater LA area. | Greater LA Area | All are welcome, online directory for multiple emergency food options all across the LA area. | |
| APLA Health | Trans Health Dept (323) 329-9715 Google voice (323) 628-3996 Main (213) 201-1600 [email protected] | Primary Care, HRT, social support groups, Counseling, Gender-Affirming Care, HIV Support, Dental & Case Management. Food pantry, and cleaning & hygiene products. Nutritional counseling. Must be client/patient of organization. | Several Locations Greater LA | LGBTQ+ all inclusive. Language support: English & Español |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | 323-462-2032 | Serves a nightly meal 7 nights a week, 365 days of the year. | Mon-Fri Location: 5939 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (between Gower St & N Bronson Ave) Sat & Sun Location: Corner of N Orange Dr and Romaine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | All are welcome, available every night, easily accessible with public transport |
| LA Community Fridges | Free food. Comida gratis. Take what you need, leave what you can. Agarra lo que necesitas, deja lo que no. FAQ | Free Fridge Directory | Multiple locations across Los Angeles County | Free and available to all | |
| World Harvest Food Bank | (213) 746-2227 [email protected] | With a $50 contribution to our charity, you will receive a grocery cart filled with over $500 worth of food. Each cart is designed to feed a family of five for up to two weeks. Each cart comes with a variety of fresh, nutritious groceries. | 3100 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 | Closed on Sundays, available to everyone, wheelchair accessible |
