Food & Meal Support Services
If you are in immediate need of food assistance, please dial 2-1-1 from a phone and speak with someone about services available in your area. Lines are open 24 hours a day.
https://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food/
This index is primarily for services based in Los Angeles County. Not all resources here are specifically geared towards gender expansive and TGI/ENBY+ folx (Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex & Non-Binary), but resources which are have been indicated in the Accessibility column.
Accessibility column contains information about language support, and identity-specific resources; you can find these resources by searching each list for specific terms, such as: Español, BIPOC, etc.
If you have any resources you would like added to this list, or a reason you feel a resource needs to removed from this list please contact: [email protected]*
*Please note this is only for updating the resource list, and not for support in accessing resources.
The list is searchable, and available for download and print.
Organization (Links to Website) | Contact | Services Description | Location | Accessibility |
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Pride Pantry - AMRC Campus | [email protected] | Food pantry with pick-ups on Tuesdays & Fridays, sign-up suggested. Delivery available for older adult populations, see below. | 1111 N Las Palmas, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | LGBTQ+. English only. Pick-ups are physically accessible with ramps and elevators. |
Mi Centro Pride Pantry | (323) 286-7224 [email protected] | Food pantry with pick-ups on Fridays, sign-up suggested, but not required. Less slots available than at AMRC Campus. | Mi Centro 533 S Clarence St Los Angeles, CA 90033 | LGBTQ+. Available in English & Español. |
Center South Pride Pantry | (323) 860-3799 [email protected] | Food Pantry happens every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.11a-2p (or until supplies last). No delivery options. No sign-up required, supplies are first come, first served. Hot vegan meal and produce bags are distributed on the 2nd Friday of the month. | 2313 W. MLK Jr. Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90008 Pick up off of 2nd street | LGBTQ+. English & Spanish available onsite. Drive or walk-up available. |
LA LGBT Center Senior Services Lunch | (323) 860-5830 (877) 688-4833 [email protected] | Free bagged lunches are provided Monday thru Friday, 12:30–1pm, for pick-up only, right outside the Senior Center. Must be a registered Seniors Services client to qualify. First come, first served. | Bayard Rustin Plaza 1118 N McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | Ages 50+. LGBTQ+. Accessible by ramps, and lunches can be carried out to clients. |
211 Food Services | Interactive Map | Interactive map find local pantries local to you in greater LA area. | Greater LA Area | |
LA Food Bank Directory | Interactive Map | Interactive map find local pantries local to you in greater LA area. | Greater LA Area | All identities. |
CalFresh Food Stamps | (866) 613-3777 | CalFresh provides monthly support so you can buy groceries. CalFresh food benefits can also be used online to buy groceries at Walmart or Amazon. Apply online. | California | All identities; must meet financial eligibility requirements |
APLA Health | Trans Health Dept (323) 329-9715 Google voice (323) 628-3996 Main (213) 201-1600 [email protected] | Primary Care, HRT, social support groups, Counseling, Gender-Affirming Care, HIV Support, Dental & Case Management. Food pantry, and cleaning & hygiene products. Nutritional counseling. Must be client/patient of organization. | Several Locations Greater LA | LGBTQ+ all inclusive. Language support: English & Español |
The Trans Latin@ Coalition | (833) 847-2331 | Warm meals available by appointment MWF, 12:30 to 2 pm. Workforce and leadership development, legal, housing, and health support. Re-entry (specific to people leaving jail), Anti-Violence, and computer lab. | 3055 Wilshire Blvd Suite 350 Los Angeles, CA 90010 | Accessible to 18+, all races Strictly serving the TGI community - Trans, Gender Non-conforming, and Intersex |