The Los Angeles Department of Aging offers a diverse and flexible network of nutrition services designed to meet you where you are. While our Multipurpose Senior Centers remain the heart of our vibrant, in-person community dining experiences, our programs have expanded to ensure every older adult has access to healthy food in a way that fits their lifestyle. Today, eligible seniors can access nutritionally balanced meals through our welcoming congregate dining sites, convenient to-go pick-ups, and home delivery for those who are homebound. Our goal is to provide not just a meal, but a connection to your community. For more information, visit our Multipurpose Senior Centers page.
Additional Food and Groceries Resources
There are a variety of organizations that can help with grocery delivery for free.
- LA Regional Food Bank
LA Regional Food Bank operates a network of food banks across the LA area. Contact them at 323-234-3030 or visit lafoodbank.org for more information.
- St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels serves anyone in need who lives within the City of Los Angeles’s service area, regardless of age, race, illness, disability, religion, or ability to pay. Our clients are homebound and unable to shop or cook. Contact them at 213-484-7775 between 8 AM and 4 PM or visit stvincentmow.org/if-you-need-meals.
- Project Angel Food
If you, a loved one, or someone you know has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and cannot access healthy food independently, they can deliver meals (7) to a client one day per week, Monday through Friday. You must complete the application process and interview to have meals confirmed. Contact them at 323-845-1810, visit the Project Angel Food website or email info@angelfood.org.
The Project Angel Food Client Application is available online in English and Spanish.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known in California as CalFresh, is a federally funded program that helps eligible older adults 60+ stretch their budgets to buy healthy, nutritious food. You can get more information or apply over the phone by calling the State Hotline at 877-847-FOOD (3663).
Individuals receiving CalFresh benefits can conveniently use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to order groceries online for at-home delivery. Online EBT purchasing has expanded significantly and is now accepted by a wide variety of participating retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and through delivery platforms like Instacart. Please note that while CalFresh benefits will cover the cost of eligible food items, they cannot be used to pay for delivery fees, service charges, or driver tips.
For more information, to view a full list of participating online retailers, and to apply online, visit BenefitsCal.com or calfresh.dss.ca.gov.
For more information on CalFresh resources, please visit our CalFresh Resources page.- Southeast Communities Corps Food Pantry
Southeast Communities Corps operates a free, walk-in food pantry that provides food and diaper distribution. The food pantry is located at:
2965 East Gage, Huntington Park California 90255
- Food Pantry: Tuesday 10:00-11:00am, Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-5:00pm
- Hot Meals: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:20am-12:20am
- Utility Assistance: call Monday mornings from 11:00am-12:00pm to schedule an appointment
Call 323-587-4221 for more information.
- San Fernando Valley Corps Community Center Food Pantry
San Fernando Valley Corps operates a food pantry that has a variety of canned foods and often provides produce, meat, diapers & wipes, hygiene products and pet food. The food pantry is located at:
14917 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys California 91411
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00am–12:00pm
- Wednesdays 1:00pm–4:00pm
Call 818-781-5739 or 800-725-2767 (800-SAL-ARMY)
- East LA Temple Corps Community Center Food Pantry
East LA Corps Community Center operates a free food pantry that provides food and diaper distribution. The food pantry is located at:
140 North Eastman Avenue, Los Angeles California 90063
- Monday through Friday: 8:30am–3:30pm
Call 323-263-7577 for more information.
- LA Korean Corps Community Center
LA Korean Corps Community Center serves the downtown and Koreatown areas of Los Angeles, located in the MacArthur Park neighborhood.
933 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles California 90006
- Monday through Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Call 213-480-0714 or 213-480-6679 for more information.