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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |