Los Angeles Homeless Resource Guide: Where to find free food, services, and support
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles is in the midst of a growing humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people experiencing homelessness daily. While there are many resources available, accessing them can be challenging due to a lack of clear, organized information. To bridge this gap, a dedicated local advocate has compiled a guide to help those in need to find food, shelter, medical assistance, and other essential services.
Below is a resource guide with detailed information on where to find support. Whether you or someone you know needs assistance, this guide provides a lifeline of support.
You'll find different sections for free food, laundry, showers, clothing, phone charging, printing, internet access and transportation. At the bottom, you'll find available services broken down by day-of-the-week.
FREE FOOD, SNACKS & COFFEE
Government Assistance – EBT & Cash Aid
- Location: DPSS Office – 11110 Pico Blvd
- The government provides $150-$200+ per week in food benefits through the EBT program. Funds are loaded onto a debit card that can be used at grocery stores.
- Cash aid may be available for hardship cases.
- DPSS can also help you with medical coverage, such as Medi-Cal.
Daily & Weekly Free Food Distribution
Venice Boardwalk
- Location: Cross street Ozone Ave, at the end of the Boardwalk, going towards Santa Monica.
- Saturdays & Sundays: 9 AM - 9:30 AM
- Fresh bread, fruits, salads, and sprouts available.
- Important: Bring a bag.
Bread & Roses Café
- Address: 663 Rose Ave, Venice
- Monday - Friday – Arrive at 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM (three meal shifts).
- Sit inside a café and get served hot coffee and tea and food by the nice staff.
- Stay only 35 minutes per meal so they can prepare for the next shift.
Salvation Army (Santa Monica)
- Address: 1533 4th St, Santa Monica
- Monday & Wednesday: 11 AM - 1 PM – Bag of food available at the front entrance.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8 PM – Hot meal served inside.
- Saturday: 9 AM – Hot coffee and breakfast indoors. On Saturday, they also offer hot coffee, food, bottled water, clothes/shoes, blankets, hygiene kits.
- Sunday: 11 AM – Church service.
Annenberg Access Center - The People Concern (Santa Monica)
Address: 503 Olympic Blvd (Difficult to access due to one-way streets. Enter from Broadway, then turn south on 5th Street.)
Phone number: 310-450-4050.
Services provided: Lunch bag of food, free clothes/shoes, free showers, free laundry service and a free mailing address to receive your mail. Free phone charging, grocery distribution, medical referral, phone calls, lockers, ID replacement, restrooms.
The center is closed on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Food bag distribution:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM
- Closed every 2nd Wednesday.
Snack lunch distribution:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
- Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 AM
Grocery distribution:
- Tuesday 1 PM - 2:30 PM (Call 310-450-4050 ext. 1321 to enroll.)
Free showers:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 12PM and 1 PM - 4 PM.
- Last sign-up: 10:30 AM for mornings, 2:30 PM for evenings.
Free laundry:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 12PM and 1 PM - 4 PM. Last sign-up: 10:30 AM for mornings, 2:30 PM for evenings.
- Tuesdays: 8 AM - 10:30 AM, last sign-up at 9:30 AM, and 1 PM - 4 PM, last sign-up at 2:30 PM.
- Usage: Only once per week, one load. Detergent is provided.
They also provide lockers and a free mail address to receive your mail.
They provide medical referral, phone calling, restrooms, phone charging, ID replacement.
Free phone calls available:
- Mon-Fri 1 PM to 4:45 PM. Long-distance calls require approval.
- Phone charging available Mon, Thurs, Fri: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM.
Westside Food Bank (Santa Monica)
- Address: 1328 2nd St., Santa Monica
- Tuesday - Thursday: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Friday: 11 AM - 12 PM (CRC location). You get to pick one item from around 20 boxes.
- Individuals can pick five free food items, including canned goods, baked goods, nuts (walnuts, almonds), and other groceries.
Additional Food Distribution Locations
St. Mark’s Church (Venice)
- Address: Coeur d’Alene Ave off Lincoln Blvd
- Saturday: 11 AM – Free food pantry.
Inglewood Community Table
- Address: 403 E. Hillsdale St, Inglewood
- 24-hour outdoor food storage box available.
- Contact: (310) 259-0763
Restaurant World Kitchen (Santa Monica)
- Address: Santa Monica Blvd & 5th/6th St.
- Monday - Saturday: 12 PM - 3 PM
- Provides hot meals (veggie or meat options) and water at the distribution window.
St. Gerard’s Social Service
- Address: 4439 Inglewood Blvd, Los Angeles 90066
- Tuesday: 9 AM - 10 AM
- Contact: (310) 828-6016
West LA Veterans Administration (veterans only)
- Location: North of Wilshire, in Parking Lot 7 off Eisenhower Avenue. Between Wadsworth Chapel and Wadsworth Theatre. (Zip: 90073)
- Wednesday: 12 PM - 1 PM
- Contact: (310) 828-6016
Virginia Ave Park Pantry
- Location: Parking lot of Virginia Ave
- Address: 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica 90404
- Thursday: 11 AM - 12 PM
- Contact: (310) 828-6016
Farragut Ave Elementary School Parking Lot
- Address: 10820 Farragut Drive, Culver City 90230
- Thursday: 3 PM - 4 PM
- Contact: (310) 828-6016
West LA Civic Center Parking Lot at Iowa & Corinth
- Address: 1645 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles 90025
- Friday: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Contact: (310) 828-6016
CASS The Christian Association for Social Services
- Address: 5814 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles 90016
- Bi-weekly, 1st and 3rd Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Contact: (310) 529-1921
Cochran Ave Baptist Church
- Address: 1304 S. Cochran Ave, Los Angeles 90019
- Tuesday: 11 AM - 12 PM
- Contact: (323) 938-0141
Church on Pearl Pantry
- Address: 1520 Pearl St, Santa Monica 90405
- Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Contact: (310) 310-1384
Faith Tabernacle Church
- Address: 2147 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles 90025
- Sunday: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Contact: (310) 473-3135
Food Pantry LAX
- Address: 355 E. Beach St., Inglewood 90302
- Tuesday & Friday: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Contact: (310) 677-5597
Mar Vista Family Center
- Address: 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Culver City 90230
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Contact: (310) 391-7366
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
- Address: 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 90405
- Monday - Sunday: 7 AM - 11 PM
- Contact: (310) 452-1116
Nourish LA
- Address: 3200 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles 90066
- Sunday: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
- Contact: (323) 360-7210
Salvation Army, Inglewood
- Address: 324 E. Queen St., Inglewood 90301
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 1 PM - 3 PM
- Contact: (310) 677-3375
St. Augustine's S.A.V.E.S.
- Address: 3850 Jasmine Ave, Culver City 90232
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM - 11:30 AM
- Contact: (310) 838-2702
St. Mark Parish
- Address: 940 Coeur D'Alene Ave, Venice 90291
- Saturday: 11 AM - 1 PM
- Contact: (310) 821-5058
St. Joseph Center
- Address: 204 Hampton Dr, Venice 90291
- Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 11:50 AM, 12 PM - 2:50 PM
- Contact: (310) 396-6468
SOVA Valley
- Address: 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91406
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 AM - 1 PM
- Contact: (818) 988-7682
SOVA West
- Address: 8846 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles 90035
- Monday - Wednesday: 10 AM - 1:30 PM
- Contact: (818) 988-7682
Step Up on 2nd
- Address: 1328 Second Street, Santa Monica 90401
- Tuesday - Thursday: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Friday: 11 AM - 12 PM
- Contact: (310) 576-1308
St. Robert’s Center
- Address: 211 3rd Ave, Venice 90291
- Saturday: 8:30 AM - 11 AM
- Contact: (310) 392-8701
YMCA – Collins & Katz Family
- Address: 1466 S. Westgate Ave, Los Angeles 90025
- Thursday: 9 AM - 11 AM
- Contact: (310) 477-1511
YMCA – Culver-Palms
- Address: 4500 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City 90230
- Thursday: 9 AM - 11 AM
- Contact: (310) 390-3601
FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY & CLOTHING
Location: Peoples Concern (503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica)
- Showers: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM (Last sign-up: 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM.)
- Laundry: Once per week, detergent provided.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Tuesday: 8 AM - 10:30 AM (Last sign-up: 9:30 AM.)
Location: Salvation Army (1533 Fourth St, Santa Monica)
- Provides free clothing, shoes, blankets on Saturdays at 9 AM (limited supply).
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (6657 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles)
- Offers free clothing (availability varies).
FREE PHONE CHARGING & INTERNET ACCESS
- Peoples Concern (503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica): Phone charging at 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM.
- Public Libraries: Free phone charging & computer access.
- Santa Monica Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd): Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
- Pico Branch Library (2201 Pico Blvd): Tuesday - Thursday: 12 PM - 8 PM, Friday & Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Venice Public Library (501 S. Venice Blvd): Open Fridays when Santa Monica libraries are closed.
FREE TRANSPORTATION & BICYCLES
90-Day Free TAP Card: Ask ambassadors near Santa Monica Pier (north of first two restrooms).
Free Bikes for Low-Income Individuals: Metro-donated bicycles available at:
- Bike Oven – N. Figueroa (Call (323) 217-8454 for hours.)
FREE PHONES
- Government Program - Free phone stalls outside DPSS Office, 11110 Pico Blvd (business hours).
FREE PRINTING
- Venice Public Library on Venice Blvd, Venice will allow around 20 or more free prints. Great resource for printing a resume.
FREE CITY WI-FI & COMPUTER USAGE
- Free public Wi-Fi: (no password required) along Ocean Ave walkway (Santa Monica).
- Public Libraries: Offer free internet and computer usage.
SERVICES BY DAY OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY
Free Food:
Legacy Church – 10th St & California Ave, Santa Monica
- Time: 8:15 AM, 10 AM, 11:45 AM
- Services: Coffee and donuts before and after services.
St. Monica’s Catholic Church – 7th St & California Ave, Santa Monica
- Time: 8:30 AM
- Services: Coffee and donuts after service.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 12 PM
- Services: Bag of food distribution.
Nourish LA – 3200 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles
- Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
- Services: Free food distribution.
Free Phone Charging & Internet Access:
- Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free phone charging.
MONDAY
Free Food:
Bread & Roses Café – 663 Rose Ave, Venice
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free sit-down meal service.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM
- Services: Bag of food distribution.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Services: Free showers and laundry.
Free Phone Charging & Internet Access:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free phone charging.
TUESDAY
Free Food:
Westside Food Bank – 1328 2nd St, Santa Monica
- Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Services: Free food selection (choose five items).
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM & 1 PM - 2:30 PM
- Services: Snack lunch and grocery distribution.
Salvation Army – 1533 Fourth St, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 PM
- Services: Hot meal indoors.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 10:30 AM, last sign-up at 9:30 AM
- Services: Free laundry (once per week, detergent provided).
Free Phone Charging & Internet Access:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free phone charging.
WEDNESDAY
Free Food:
Westside Food Bank – 1328 2nd St, Santa Monica
- Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Services: Free food selection.
Bread & Roses Café – 663 Rose Ave, Venice
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free sit-down meal service.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM
- Services: Bag of food distribution.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Services: Free showers and laundry.
Free Phone Charging & Internet Access:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free phone charging.
THURSDAY
Free Food:
Westside Food Bank – 1328 2nd St, Santa Monica
- Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
- Services: Free food selection.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM
- Services: Bag of food distribution.
Salvation Army – 1533 Fourth St, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 PM
- Services: Hot meal indoors.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Services: Free showers and laundry.
Free Phone Charging & Internet Access:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free phone charging.
FRIDAY
Free Food:
Westside Food Bank – 1328 2nd St, Santa Monica
- Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
- Services: Free food selection.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM
- Services: Bag of food distribution.
Bread & Roses Café – 663 Rose Ave, Venice
- Time: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM
- Services: Free sit-down meal service.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Services: Free showers and laundry.
SATURDAY
Free Food:
St. Mark’s Church – Coeur d’Alene Ave off Lincoln Blvd, Venice
- Time: 11 AM
- Services: Free food pantry.
Salvation Army – 1533 Fourth St, Santa Monica
- Time: 9 AM
- Services: Hot breakfast, coffee, clothing distribution.
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Services: Snack lunch distribution.
Free Showers & Laundry:
Peoples Concern – 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
- Time: 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
- Services: Free showers and laundry.
If you have additional free resources or services that should be included in this guide, please email KTTVDigital@fox.com.