Food Access
Cal-Fresh
LA County DPSS—CalFresh
If you have lost your job, or just need assistance, please apply for CalFresh and other benefits online by visiting the Your Benefits Now (YBN) website at: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss and clicking on the YBN logo to get started or by calling 1-866-613-3777
Alternatively, you may contact Esmeralda Garcia at 562-602-6073 Mon-Fri from 9am-4pm for one-on-one assistance with the application process.
Women, infants, & children (WIC)
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
Text APPLY (for English) or SOLICITAR (for Spanish) to 91997
or go to: http://www.phfewic.org/apply
Support for Seniors 65+
Seniors/ Older Adults
Workforce Development Aging & Community Services- For meals from LA County and City of LA, call 800-510-2020
City of Paramount- For individuals age 65+ residing in Paramount and in need of food, toilet paper and cleaning supplies, the City of Paramount is delivering care packages to their door. Please call (562)220-2121 to schedule a delivery.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Food Assistance
For people seeking food assistance go to the Food Bank’s food pantry locator at: https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/ pantry-locator/
Local Food Pantries
Mon
Centro Cristiano Maniantal
Mondays 6pm
10035 Washington St., Bellflower 90706
(562) 481-1642
Salvation Army – Bellflower Temple Corps- **Hot Meals for homeless
***Monday - Friday*** 11am-12:30pm
9664 Cedar St Bellflower 90706
Tues
Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10am-3pm
22121 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens 90716
Paramount S.D.A Church
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
9438 Alondra Blvd Bellflower 90706
(503) 550-0445
Bethany Church
Tuesdays from 2pm-3pm
families receive 1 bag of groceries17054 Bixby Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706
(562)866-1812
Wed
Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10am-3pm
22121 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens 90716
The Lord's Church
2nd & 4th Wednesday 8pm - 9pm
9701 Flower Street Bellflower 90706
(562) 866-8283
Bethany Church
Wednesdays from 4pm-4:30pm
receive a sack lunch17054 Bixby Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-1812
Thur
Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10am-3pm
22121 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens 90716
Paramount S.D.A Church
Thursday 12:30 pm
until food is exhausted9438 Alondra Blvd Bellflower 90706
(503) 550-0445
St. George Church
2nd & 4th Thursdays 4pm - 6pm
15721 Cornuta Ave., Bellflower 90706
(562) 307-2892
Women in Action Reaching Out
Thursday 9am-11am
851 Carmelitos Ave., Long Beach 90805
(562) 253-8078
Fri
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Fridays 8:30am-10am
8206 Alondra Blvd., Paramount 90723
(562) 531-6820
Christ The Good Shepherd
Fridays 9:30am-11:30am
1535 Gundry Ave., Long Beach 90813
(562) 505-1738
Rosewood Church
Fridays from 3-4pm
10115 Rose St Bellflower, 90706
(562) 804-4778
sat
Wailing Women Worldwide
Saturday 10am-1pm
7530 Alondra Blvd, Paramount CA 90723
(562) 396-3784
Food Help
Saturday 9am-12pm
10900 La Reina Ave., Downey 90241
(562) 862-2438 ext.120
Second Harvest Food Bank-Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Saturday 9am- 12pm
Honda Center Parking Lot
2695 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim CA 92806
Enter through Douglas Rd. and follow signage
Crossroads Church First Assembly
Saturday 9am - 11am
1900 E. South Street Long Beach, 90805
(562) 428-4611
Lakewood First United Methodist Church
2nd and 4th Satuday of the month 9am-11am
4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood 90713
East entrance at Baker Hall; (562) 425-1219
SSS Good Samaritan Association-
First come, first serve basis4th Saturday of every month from 8:30am-10am
Calvary Hall -> 5035 Hedda St. Lakewood 90807