HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES FIND TEMPORARY HOUSING THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS. THEY OFFER CRISIS HOUSING MOTEL VOUCHERS AND CONNECT FAMILIES WITH FAMILY SOLUTION CENTERS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS. MORE INFO HERE

*** 211 CAN ALSO HELP ROUTE FAMILES TO COOLING CENTERS AND HYDRATION STATIONS ACROSS ALL COUNTIES.

THE FASTEST WAY TO DISPATCH CITY AND COUNTY STREET OUTREACH TEAMS DIRECTLY TO AN UNHOUSED FAMILY TO DELIVER WATER, SURVIVAL GEAR, AND SHELTER OPTIONS.

https://www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/

WHAT THEY DO: OFFERING UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS A CLEAN, INDOOR, AIR-CONDITIONED RESPITE. FAMILIES CAN DROP IN TO ACCESS FREE PUBLIC LOCKERS, USE CLEAN RESTROOMS, RECEIVE MAIL SAFELY, AND GRAB EMERGENCY HYGIENE KITS CONTAINING COOLING SUPPLIES. 

522 S. MAIN ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90013

(213) 806-6300

What they offer: A unique community food center where families can make a small donation ($55) or volunteer in exchange for multiple carts full of fresh groceries, organic produce, meat, dairy, and household goods. They also offer direct emergency food box distributions for families experiencing severe financial crisis or unhoused status.

Address: 3100 E. Florence Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255

Phone: (213) 746-2227

Link: https://www.worldharvestlb.org

What they offer: Food Forward rescues hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh surplus fruits and vegetables every week and distributes them completely free through community partner pickups. Perfect for getting healthy, nutrient-rich produce without any eligibility checks.

Phone: (818) 764-1022

Link: https://foodforward.org/get-food/

What they offer: Multiple YMCA branches across Los Angeles County host regular weekly walk-up and drive-thru food distributions in partnership with local food banks. They provide grocery bags packed with produce, pantry staples, and frozen items.

Active Hub Locations: Mid-Valley YMCA (Van Nuys), Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA (Maywood), Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, and Crenshaw Family YMCA.

Link: https://www.ymcala.org/food-distribution

What they offer: Provides a daily Pantry Program where low-income and unhoused families can pick up fresh groceries, bread, produce, and canned goods. They also serve free hot breakfasts on weekday mornings.

Address: 1835 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone: (213) 747-5347

Link: https://www.stfranciscenterla.org

What they offer: Operates two large food pantries providing free emergency food packages (including fresh produce, protein, shelf-stable items, and personal hygiene products) for families across the San Fernando Valley and West LA.

Locations:

• Valley Site: 16439 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, CA 91406

• Pico-Robertson Site: 8806 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone: (818) 988-7682

Link: https://www.jfsla.org/sova

What they offer: Primary food distribution hub for families in the San Gabriel Valley. Offers drive-thru and walk-in grocery pickup options, emergency food boxes, and seasonal holiday food distributions.

Locations:

• Monrovia: 790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016

• Pasadena: 191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107

Phone: (626) 358-3486

Link: https://foothillunitycenter.org

A HIGHLY ACTIVE MOBILE HYGIENE NONPROFIT OPERATING ACROSS LA COUNTY. THEY BRING MOBILE SHOWER TRAILERS, CLEAN TOWELS, AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES DIRECTLY TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HUBS.

Link: https://www.theshowerofhope.org/

WHAT THEY DO: A FULL-SCALE MEDICAL PROVIDER, AT SABAN, CARE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE, REGARDLESS OF YOUR ABILITY TO PAY. ALSO HAS FREE PUBLIC SHOWER PROGRAM ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. LIGHT SNACKS, CLEAN CLOTHING OPTIONS (WHEN AVAILABLE), AND A HYGIENE KIT PACKED WITH SOAP, FRESH UNDERWEAR, CLEAN SOCKS, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND BOTTLED WATER. LOCATIONS:

BEVERLY HEALTH CENTER: 8405 BEVERLY BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

HOLLYWOOD HEALTH CENTER: 6043 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA

90028

PHONE: (323) 804-9066

601 SAN PEDRO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

213-624-9258

TIERRA BONITA PARK SPLASH PAD: 

44910 27TH ST E, LANCASTER, CA.

VIRGINIA PARK SPLASH PAD: 

2200 VIRGINIA AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA.

VAL VERDE PARK SPLASH PAD: 30300 ARLINGTON RD, CASTAIC, CA.

WHAT THEY DO: HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE CLINICS OFFERING PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, PEDIATRIC SUPPORT, AND PRESCRIPTION ACCESS NO UNHOUSED RESIDENT IS TURNED AWAY FOR AN INABILITY TO PAY. 

EDWARD R. ROYBAL COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER: 245 SO. FETTERLY AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

HIGH DESERT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER: 335 E. AVENUE I, LANCASTER, CA 93535

PHONE: (844) 804-0055 (DHS ACCESS CENTER LINE)

What they offer: LAUSD operates over 19 dedicated Wellness Centers and school-based clinics directly on middle and high school campuses across LA County. Operated in partnership with local community clinics, they provide comprehensive back-to-school support, including required K–12 immunizations, back-to-school physical exams, vision screenings, and pediatric care. Services are available to low-income, uninsured, and Medi-Cal families.

Key Locations:

Hyde Park / YES Academy Wellness Center (St. John's Community Health): 808 W. 58th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037

Belmont High Wellness Center (Asian Pacific Health Care Venture): 180 Union Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Phone: (213) 202-7584 (LAUSD Student Medical Services) or (213) 241-3840 (Student Resource Line)

Link: https://studentmedicalservices.lausd.org

What they offer: County-run Public Health Centers offer free and low-cost routine vaccinations for school enrollment (Universal Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade), communicable disease testing, and basic health screenings. They serve uninsured or underinsured families with no regular doctor, making it a reliable choice for catching kids up on mandatory state immunizations.

Key Locations:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health: 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059

Pacoima Health Center (San Fernando Valley): 13300 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331

Phone: Call 2-1-1 or (833) 540-0473 for appointment help

Link: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/clinics/

WHAT THEY DO: OPERATES SPECIALIZED INTERIM HOUSING FACILITIES, STREET  OUTREACH TEAMS, AND RAPID RE- HOUSING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MOVE FAMILIES DIRECTLY OFF THE STREET AND INTO PERMANENT APARTMENTS. 

PHONE: (323) 644-2200

https://epath.org/

WHAT THEY DO: THE LEADING HOUSING PROVIDER IN THE SGV. THEY OPERATE THE FAMILY CENTER AND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SAFE,

INDIVIDUAL ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UNHOUSED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN OUT OF THE HEAT.

PHONE: (626) 240-4550

https://ushs.org/

WHAT THEY DO: PROVIDES LOCALIZED EMERGENCY HOUSING, SHELTER PLACEMENT, AND PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS TAILORED FOR TRANSITIONAL-AGE UNHOUSED YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES.

PHONE: (323) 260-8035

https://jovenesinc.org/

WHAT THEY DO: FOR OVER 45 YEARS, THIS DEDICATED ADVOCATE HAS PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING EXPLICITLY FOR UNHOUSED WOMEN WITH MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR CRISIS

SITUATIONS. THEY PROVIDE WRAP- AROUND PERSONALIZED CASE

MANAGEMENT, FREE CHILDCARE RESOURCES, THERAPY, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE.

PHONE: (323) 266-4139

https://losangeleshouseofruth.com/

WHAT THEY DO: BASED IN PASADENA AND SERVING LA COUNTY, DOOR OF HOPE IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT SHELTERS ANY KIND OF FAMILY STRUCTURE TOGETHER IN THEIR OWN PRIVATE UNIT. THEY ACCOMMODATE SINGLE MOMS, SINGLE DADS, AND TWO-PARENT FAMILIES TOGETHER WITH THEIR CHILDREN, ENSURING THE FAMILY UNIT ISN'T SEPARATED BY SHELTER RULES.

PHONE: (626) 304-9130

https://doorofhope.us/

WHAT THEY DO: ONE OF THE LARGEST HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY. THEY OPERATE REGIONAL FAMILY

BRIDGES, TEMPORARY INTERIM HOUSING, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PIPELINES SPECIFICALLY OPTIMIZED FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH

CHILDREN.

PHONE: (818) 982-4091

https://lafh.org/

WHAT THEY DO: BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR SINGLE MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SENIOR WOMEN. THE ENVIRONMENT: SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN STAY FOR 12 TO 36 MONTHS. IT

FEATURES INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT- STYLE UNITS, A SECURE CHILDREN'S

PLAYGROUND, A COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, AND A GYMNASIUM. WHILE LIVING THERE, MOTHERS RECEIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, AND PHYSICAL HEALTHCARE LINKS TO HELP THEM PROGRESS TOWARD LONG-TERM INDEPENDENT

LIVING.

ADDRESS: 12249 LOPEZ CANYON RD.,

SYLMAR, CA 91342

PHONE: (213) 316-2729

https://urm.org/locations/hope-gardens/

What they do: Focuses strictly on mitigating the impact of the affordable housing crisis on families with minor children. They operate emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing programs across West LA and South LA. They provide safe housing alongside trauma-informed case management, behavioral therapy, child development support, and permanent housing search assistance.

Phone: (310) 458-7779

Website: https://www.upwardboundhouse.org

What they do: A specialized emergency shelter program tailored for homeless families with minor children. They focus on stabilizing families in crisis by offering safe, temporary apartment-style units alongside intensive case management, employment assistance, money management, and rapid placement into permanent housing.

Phone: (323) 735-0147

Website: https://www.jewishla.org

WHAT THEY DO: PROVIDES NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE AND LOCAL PET FOOD ROUTING SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IF AN UNHOUSED PET EXPERIENCES A HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, A REMOTE CASE MANAGER WILL APPROVE AND COORDINATE A FULLY FUNDED EMERGENCY EXAM APPOINTMENT AT A LOCAL LA ANIMAL HOSPITAL OR CLINIC.

PHONE: (775) 841-7463 

(REVIEW HOURS: M–F, 8 AM – 4 PM PST)

WHAT THEY DO: OFFERS A "PETS ARE FAMILY" VOUCHER PROGRAM PROVIDING UP TO $300 PER PET (LIMIT 2 PETS PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR YEAR) TO ASSIST STRUGGLING FAMILIES WITH PET MEDICAL CARE, SUPPLIES, FOOD, GROOMING, AND BOARDING.

CLICK LINK TO CHECK ELIGIBILITY

https://voucher.animalcare.lacounty.gov/

WHAT THEY DO: WHEN LA COUNTY OFFICIALLY DECLARES AN EXTREME HEAT EMERGENCY, TRAVELING TO A DESIGNATED AIR-CONDITIONED COOLING HUB SHOULDN'T COST A FAMILY THEIR LIMITED CASH. FAMILIES CAN CONTACT 2- 1-1 TO CONFIRM WHICH CITY LINES OR NEIGHBORHOOD SHUTTLE SYSTEMS ARE WAIVING TRANSIT FARES DIRECTLY TO A COOLING CENTER ZONE.

WHAT THEY DO: ACROSS 86 COMMUNITY BRANCHES. OFFERING AIR-CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS FEATURING FREE LIVE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS, CHILDREN'S THEATER PERFORMANCES, STORYTELLING EVENTS, AND PRIZE CHARTS WHERE KIDS EARN FREE BOOKS.

https://lacountylibrary.org/

WHAT THEY DO: EXTREME SUMMER HEAT PLACES IMMENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESSURE ON FAMILIES. THIS 24/7 HOTLINE DEPLOYS PSYCHIATRIC MOBILE RESPONSE TEAMS (PMRT) TO DIRECTLY ASSIST INDIVIDUALS OR UNHOUSED FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.

24/7 HELPLINE: (800) 854-7771

CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT "LA" TO 741741

NATIONAL CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988

What they do: Volunteers of America Los Angeles runs an annual drive focused on providing high-quality backpacks and supply kits directly to children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or living in transitional family shelters throughout LA County.

Phone: (213) 389-1500

Link: https://www.voa.org/operation-backpack-2026/

What they do: A website that provides information for free and sliding scale programs for the public.

https://oclawin.org/our-programs/directory-of-services/

What they do: A website where you can put in your location and a list of close by food pantries. 

https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/

What they do: A resource site where you can put in your location and find things in your area like food, housing, jobs, and health aid. 

https://www.1degree.org/