Food & Essential Items

Food Resources

  • 211 Food Resource Website

    Call 211

    Basic food resources.

  • Apply for FEMA assistance online

    1 (800) 621-3362

    $770 payment that can be used to purchase essential items such as food, water, diapers, fuel, and other personal items

  • Additional information about CalFresh disaster relief can be found on the DPSS website.

  • LA Food Bank Website

    (323) 234-3030

    While we provide food assistance year-round, our disaster response efforts focus on ensuring families have access to nutritious food and essential supplies when needed.

  • Westside Foodbank Website

    (310) 828-6016 Ext. 12.

    Organized map and list of free food distribution from 60 partner agencies on the front lines of social services and hunger relief.

  • WCK Website

    (202) 844-6330

    hello@wck.org

    Serving chef prepared meals to communities impacted by Natural Disaster.

    World Central Kitchen Locations:

    1. God's Waiting Room Church
      2033 E. Washington Blvd.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    2. Pasadena Community Job Center
      500 N. Lake Ave.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    3. Union Station Adult Services
      412 S. Raymond Ave.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    4. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
      2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    5. Pasadena Church East
      425 Sierra Madre Blvd.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    6. Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA
      611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    7. Robinson Park Rec Center
      1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave
      4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    8. Iglesia Del Nazareno
      3581 Brandon St.
      4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    9. Gordy's Garage
      43 W. Woodbury Rd.
      4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    10. Lake Street Washington Ave
      928 E. Washington Blvd.
      5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    11. Jack in the Box
      2157 Lincoln Ave.
      Altadena CA

    12. Dots Café
      3819 E. Colorado Blvd.
      Pasadena CA 91107

    13. Yang's Kitchen
      112 W Main St.
      Alhambra, CA 91801

    14. We Are Neighbors and Friends
      88 E Union Street
      Pasadena, CA 91103

    15. Agnes Restaurant
      40 W Green St.
      Pasadena, CA 91105

    16. Starleaf
      641 E Colorado Blvd.
      Pasadena, CA 91101

    17. Tatsu Ramen
      319-9 S Arroyo Pkwy.
      Pasadena, CA 91105

    18. Amara Chocolate
      55 S Raymond Ave.
      Pasadena, CA 91105

    19. Pasadena Senior Center
      85 E Holly St.
      Pasadena, CA 91103

    20. Perry's Joint
      2051 Lincoln Ave.
      Pasadena, CA 91103

    21. Nick's Pasadena
      336 S Lake Ave.
      Pasadena, CA 91101
      (Pizza only, call ahead to reserve)

    22. Criterion Coffee
      39 N. Arroyo Pkwy
      Pasadena, CA 91103
      January 19
      12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • WIC Website

    1 (888) 942-9675

    Eligibility

    • Pregnant women

    • New mothers

    • Infants and children under age five

    • Working families, including military and migrant families

    • Dads, grandparents, foster parents, or guardians who care for eligible children

  • JFS Website
    Visit JFS Food Pantries Website

    (877) 275-4537 or services@jfsla.org

    SOVA Community Food & Resource Program: Open to anyone needing access to fresh, healthy groceries, essential personal care items and connections to additional resources for individuals and families.

  • LA City Aging Meal Program Website

    (213) 482-7252

    We provide nutrition services directly through our Multipurpose Senior Centers

Essential Items

  • Mutual Aid Network LA Website

    The MALAN team is maintaining a list of resources available to those affected by the fires in our Resource Catalog and will update it with new resources or calls for volunteers & donations.

  • Girltalk Website

    Pick up clothing, shoes, food, home goods, and other essentials from Girl Talk Donation Center

    • Pick-Up Days & Hours:

    Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM

    Friday: 12 PM– 6 PM

    Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM

    Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM

    • Location:

    13450 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey, CA 90292

    *Bring proof of residency

    • For the latest information and updates, visit Girl Talk's instagram page.

  • Echoes of Hope Website

    We have assistance in the form of gift cards as well as physical items such as bedding, diapers, toiletries, school supplies, and more.

  • Baby2Baby Disaster Relief Website

    • 5830 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 

    • (323) 933-2229

    • Provides diapers, clothing, hygiene products, and emergency kits for families with children

  • The Plus Bus Boutique

    https://www.theplusbus.com

    5031 York Blvd. Los Angeles 10am-6pm

    All fire survivors get $250 in free clothing