Los Angeles County

Resource Name: Black Lantern Books
Category: Food Distribution
Description: Food Distribution and Community Fridge
Frequency: Every Friday, 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 6533 West Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90302 

Resource Name: Produce in the Park
Category: Food Distribution
Description: Weekly produce distribution in St. James Park. Organized by Mutual Aid LA Network, which also compiles volunteer and food drive info via Instagram.
Frequency: Every Thursday, 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. James Park, 34 St. James Park W, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Resource Name: Crop Swap LA Farmstand
Category: Fresh Produce Access
Description: Fresh produce farmstand available to the community.
Frequency: Mondays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3753 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Resource Name: LA County Parks Food Programs
Category: Youth, Teen, and Senior Nutrition
Description:

• Teen Hot Supper: 7:00 PM (ages 12–18, 16 parks, Mon–Fri, registration required)

• Youth Snack Program: 3:00–4:00 PM (ages 17 and under, 48 parks, Mon–Fri, no enrollment required)

• Senior Nutrition: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (ages 60+, 9 parks, Mon–Fri, pre-registration required)
  Website: bit.ly/lacparksfoodprograms
  
  

Resource Name: Family First Saturday
Category: Food + Supplies
Description: Community resource day with food and supplies.
Frequency: First Saturday of every month, 12:00 PM – until supplies run out
Volunteer Check-In: 9:45 AM
Location: 1010 W. 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044

Resource Name: People's Free Food Drive
Category: Food Distribution
Description: Bi-weekly Sunday food distribution at The Bread Yard.
Frequency: Every other Sunday, 3:00 PM – until supplies run out (~5:00 PM)
Volunteer Check-In: 12:30 PM
Location: 6111 S. Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Resource Name: West Athens Community Fridge
Category: Community Fridge
Description: 12-hour daily access to a stocked community fridge.
Frequency: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 1010 West 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044

Resource Name: Watts Community Fridge
Category: Community Fridge
Description: 24/7 community fridge access supported by Miss Rodgers’ Neighborhood.
Location: 10950 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Notes: Follow on Instagram & Facebook for updates.

Resource Name: Water Drop LA
Category: Hydration / Basic Needs
Description: Water distribution and care packages for houseless residents in Skid Row.
Frequency: Sundays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Skid Row, Los Angeles
Instagram: @waterdropla

Resource Name: Solidarity and Snacks
Category: Food + Essentials
Description: Mutual aid distro providing food and other basic needs.
Frequency: Saturdays, 12:00 PM
Location: Skid Row, Los Angeles
Instagram: @solidarityandsnacks

Resource Name: Sharing Love
Category: Hot Meals & Hygiene
Description: Hot meals, hygiene items, and clothing distribution.
Frequency: Saturdays, 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Skid Row, Los Angeles
Instagram: @sharinglove2019

Resource Name: SFV Mutual Aid
Category: Meal Distribution
Description: Free meals and community care in the San Fernando Valley.
Frequency: Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instagram: @sfv_mutualaid

Resource Name: Altadena Recovery Team
Category: Emergency Aid
Description: Resource distributions supporting residents impacted by local fires.
Frequency: Saturdays, 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Instagram: @altadenarecoveryteam

Resource Name: Operation Healthy Hearts – Safe Space
Category: Wraparound Services
Description: Drop-in resource center offering food, haircuts, harm reduction, laundry, and other services.
Frequency: Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Whittier LGBTQ Center, 7639 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA
Instagram: @operationhealthyhearts