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Food & Basic Needs

Free meals, food pantries, shelter, clothing and hygiene basics, often with no paperwork and no questions asked.

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211 LA

Free 24/7 connections for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, employment and basic needs.

Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish, 150+ languages via interpretation (per 211 LA)
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 1, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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LAHSA Get Help

Get Help connects you with homeless services access centers and outreach in Los Angeles County.

Hours
Hours: Varies by access center
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; more languages via access centers and 211
Eligibility
Eligibility: The Get Help page can be viewed without screening. Individual access centers and programs may have their own eligibility or intake requirements; confirm with the listed service.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 1, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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LA County Food Assistance Resources

The County's food help hub: pantry locator, CalFresh, 211 and immediate food resources.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: Pantry locations are open to anyone who needs food; CalFresh eligibility is determined by DPSS.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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CalFresh (LA County DPSS)

California's food benefits program, with LA County help understanding and applying.

Hours
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the DPSS page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by DPSS.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County CareConnect Service Search

LA County's online search for basic necessities, social support and employment. The official site describes CareConnect as currently soft-launched, with a limited set of features and users.

Hours
Hours: See the site
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; consent forms in multiple languages
Eligibility
Eligibility: Program criteria vary by service; confirm with the listed provider.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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Table for All Kitchen

Free hot dinner every evening. No questions, no paperwork, everyone welcome.

Schedule
Daily, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Corner of Cedar Ave and 3rd St
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-ins welcome
Cost
Free
Languages
English, Spanish

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Hope House Basics Closet

Hygiene kits, phone chargers and hot showers, open to anyone.

Hours
Tue - Sat, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-ins welcome
Cost
Free
Languages
English

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