Food & Essential Items

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

CalFresh Benefit Replacement
for Wildfire Victims

CalFresh households impacted by recent wildfires can apply for a replacement of lost benefits until March 6, 2025. All CalFresh households in LA County are also eligible to use their benefits to purchase prepared hot foods from local and neighboring Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized retailers until March 10, 2025. 

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