Food Assistance
As of April 1, 2026, many immigrants and humanitarian newcomers became ineligible for CalFresh food assistance under new federal policies. We encourage our clients who need food assistance to contact their local food pantry.
Please see the links below for recommended resources.
If you need transportation to a food pantry, please contact your IILA case manager for transportation coordination assistance.
LA COUNTY
FOOD BANKS, PANTRIES, AND MORE
NOTE: Dates and times of food distribution and other available services are subject to change. Please contact individual organizations directly to confirm all information.
Call 2-1-1 to find your local food bank, food pantry, and other resources.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has a searchable online database based on city, zip code, keywords, distance, and other categories. CLICK HERE to access the database.
Feeding America Food Bank Locator: CLICK HERE to find your local food bank or pantry by zip code. Many offer groceries, meals, and connections to other services.
Hunger Free America Hunger Hotline: Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish) or text 97779 with a keyword like “food” or “meals” to find nearby food assistance.
Muslim-Run Food Banks in the Greater LA Area: CAIR LA has compiled a list of Muslim-run food banks, should clients have specific needs or preferences offered by these locations.
The LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) has compiled a list of food banks, food pantries, and other free services available based on region. Click below to download the list as a PDF.
LA COUNTY
FOOD DELIVERIES
Those interested in a package of food delivery or grocery delivery coordination through the YMCA of Metropolitan LA can email socialimpact@ymcala.org or call 323-244-9077.
Project Food Box offers delivery of free grocery boxes to qualifying Medi Cal members with certain medical conditions. Those interested in applying can file an application on their website projectfoodbox.org/services
ORANGE COUNTY
FOOD BANKS, PANTRIES, AND MORE
NOTE: Dates and times of food distribution and other available services are subject to change. Please contact individual food pantries and organizations directly to confirm all information.
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org/Food to find your local food bank and other resources.
Feeding America Food Bank Locator: CLICK HERE to find your local food bank by zip code. Many offer groceries, meals, and connections to other services.
Hunger Free America Hunger Hotline: Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish) or text 97779 with a keyword like “food” or “meals” to find nearby food assistance.
Muslim-Run Food Banks in the Greater LA Area: CAIR LA has compiled a list of Muslim-run food banks, should clients have specific needs or preferences offered by these locations.
The Orange County Office of Immigrant Affairs has recommended a few key food banks. CLICK HERE to view their recommendations.