Food Security Resources
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) established a multi-disciplinary Food Security Committee in October 2023, to help generate a plan to reduce the number of Veterans struggling to access enough healthy food. Listed below are food distribution resources for Veterans.
Weekly Food Distributions at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Campus
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073
Mondays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offers fresh produce and some non-perishables
Hosted by the Bandini Foundation
Location: Bldg. 329 on the Heroes Golf Course
Contact:
Wednesdays from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Offers fresh produce, non-perishables and eggs (if available)
Hosted by Center for Development and Civic Engagement
Location: East side of Bldg. 304, near lunch tables and exercise area.
Contact:
If you are a Veteran experiencing food insecurity, please email us at VHAWLAFoodHub@VA.gov
California State
California Department of Social Services - Links to enrolling in benefits.
LA County
Meals on Wheels - Serving clients in the San Fernando Valley
Meals on Wheels West - Serving clients in Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu.
Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles - Serving clients in West Los Angeles, Westwood and Brentwood.
Westside Food Bank Partner Pantries List - A comprehensive list of pantries on the west side of Los Angeles.
SUN Bucks - Summer-EBT benefits help families with children that qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
211LA Food Resources - Pantries, benefits, meals, even pet food!
Bakersfield
Hope Center - Food distribution Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno - Food distribution Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Salvation Army - Food distribution Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ventura County
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging - Senior nutrition program offers congregate and home delivered meal services.
Food Share of Ventura County - Offers senior programs, community market distribution and food pantries.
Santa Barbara County
Food Bank Santa Barbara County - Tesources for obtaining groceries and fresh produce, kids’ lunches or senior assistance.
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Food Bank - Includes schedule of local food distributions.
Meals that Connect - Senior nutrition program in SLO.
* These resources are provided as a courtesy of VAGLAHS. These links, products, agencies or providers are NOT affiliated with VA nor should be considered as an endorsement by VA. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government.&; The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.