Food Assistance During the Government Shutdown
- Staff
- 19 hours ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 12 minutes ago
Los Angeles County has a network of 940 food pantries in place, coordinated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Food is available now for anyone who needs it, and supplies will increase for the month of November. For food assistance, residents can visit their local food pantry or find one near them by visiting Locate a Partner Agency or calling 2-1-1.
Learn more about the shutdown’s impact to CalFresh benefits at Food and Nutrition.
The County of L.A. has produced videos with information in the following languages:
Nutrition Access LA's New Updated Resource
Nutrition Access LA has updated the Food Assistance Program Flyer in both English and Spanish. Nutrition Access LA is a multi-sector coalition made up of partners from government, community-based organizations, advocacy, health care, school districts and other sectors working collaboratively to ensure all people in Los Angeles County have access to sufficient, nutritious, and affordable food. Learn more about Nutrition Access LA.
Downloadable Flyer
Join the Los Angeles Food Policy Council on November 13th from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at LA Trade Tech
Are you a community member, public health advocate, community health worker, or a food access advocate looking to build Los Angeles where our most impacted communities have access to culturally appropriate food and nutrition in their communities? Then this event is for you!
Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC) is hosting a series of convenings this fall to prioritize and uncover nuanced feedback from data collected in surveys and interviews from our network of partners to collaboratively create the next iteration of our common agenda, the Good Food for All Agenda. The agenda informs our policy platform and strategic partnerships over the next five years to 10 years.
Food Pantries AV
AV Emergency Food/Meals
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East Kern Food Resources
AV Food Bank Resources
Antelope Valley Partners for Health
2nd & 4th Friday 8 am - 11 am
858 W. Jackman Street
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 942-4719
Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Deparment.
Monday 2pm - 4pm, Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm
777 W. Jackman Street
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 726-4400
Salvation Army- Lancaster Corp
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm-2:30pm
44517 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
661.948.3418
Rescue Mission Alliance -Living Word Worship Center
2nd & 4th Thursday 3pm-7pm
1430 West Ave I
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-940-0070
Grace Resource Center, Inc.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Walk Ups 10:15am - 12pm & Drive Through Tuesday & Thursday 1pm -3pm
45134 N. Sierra Hwy.
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 940-5272
Iglesia Pentecostes El Lirio de Los Valles, Inc.
2nd & 4th Saturday 9am - 11 AM
45029 N. Trevor Avenue, Suite #101
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 418-7178
World Harvest Christian Outreach
Baby Diapers
3rd Saturday 10am-12pm & 3rd Wednesday7pm - 9pm
224 West Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 945-5500
Next Dimension Ministries
2nd & 4th Friday 11am-1pm
45337 Sierra Hwy
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 860-6442
Anointed To Minister Ministries
Friday 4pm - 6pm
169 W. Ave J - 5 #A
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 948-1800
Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club
Friday 10am-12pm
45404 Division St
Lancaster, Ca 93535, United States
661-267-2582
Rescue Mission Alliance -Joshua Elementary School
Last Saturday 10:15 am - 11:30 am Open: 11/22, 12/20 Closed: 11/29, 12/27
43926 2nd St E
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-952-1200
Boulevard Community Church of Lancaster
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am - 10 am
603 E. Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
(661) 942-1932
Loveship Community Outreach
Baby Diapers
2nd Sundays 9:30 am - 11:30 am & 4th Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm
836 E. Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
(661) 450-5113
Rescue Mission Alliance - I Lead Charter School
3rd Friday 12:30pm-2pm
254 E. Ave K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-722-4287
Rescue Mission Alliance - Shady Elms Mobile Park
Last Saturday 9 am - 9:30 am Open: 11/22, 12/20 Closed: 11/29, 12/27
43155 Sierra Hwy
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
661-4186818
The Lord's House of Refuge
Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
456 E. Avenue K - 4, Suite I
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
(661) 941-4360
Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Wednesday 11 am - 2 pm
1011 East Ave I
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
(661) 945-2777
Shekinah Worship Center
4th Saturday 10:30am - 12pm CLOSED 10/25 Open 10/18
42640 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
(661) 940-8378
Agape Community Church
Saturday 9:30am-10:30am
1722 E Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-433-9238
Rescue Mission Alliance - Lancaster LDS Church
Thursday 2pm - 4pm
4052 W. Ave L
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-264-1215
Rescue Mission Alliance -Eastside union School District
2nd Friday 11am-1pm
44938 30th Street East
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-952-1200
Rescue Mission Alliance -Christian Life Assembly
3rd Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm
3250 Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-946-7157
Rescue Mission Alliance - Village Mobile Park
Last Saturday 9 am - 9:30 am OPEN 11/22, 12/20 CLOSED 11/29, 12,27
231 W. Ave 6
Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
661-952-1200
Hope Chapel Lancaster
1st, 3rd Friday 930am - 11am
6015 W Avenue J8
Quartz Hill, CA 93536, United States
(661) 943-1074
Rescue Mission Alliance -Renew Life Fellowship
2nd Saturday 10:30am-11:30am
44950 Mall Loop Dr
Lancaster, CA 93535, United States
661-418-6818
Hope Chapel Lancaster - Mayflower Gardens
3rd Friday 12pm-1pm
6570 W Avenue L12
Quartz Hill, CA 93536, United States
661.943.1074
Rescue Mission Alliance - The Highlands Church
2nd & Last Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm
39625 20th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551, United States
661-264-1215
The Sycamores
Baby Diapers
2nd & 4th Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 12pm
861 Auto Center Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551, United States
(661) 942-5749
SALVA
2nd & 4th Friday 9:30am-11:30am
503 E Ave Q3
Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
(661) 526-3513
Jesus House Palmdale
2nd & 4th Monday 12pm - 2pm
313 E. Palmdale Blvd
Units A, B, Palmdale, CA 93590, United States
(323) 334-7314
Rescue Mission Alliance - Lighthouse Assembly of God Church
Friday 9:30am-10:30am
38500 9th Street East
Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
661-273-2636
Palmdale Community Foundation - S.A.V.E.S.
Monday 1pm-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am - 4pm
1002 E. Avenue Q12
Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
(661) 267-5191
Lancaster Westside Church of the Nazarene
Baby Diapers
2nd & 4th Saturday 8:30am-10:30am
47707 90th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536, United States(661) 317-9985
Palmdale S.D.A. Church
1st & 3rd Monday 4pm - 5:30 PM
1758 E. Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
(661) 947-8496
Rescue Mission Alliance -Iglesia Nueva Vida
Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
3030 East Ave R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
661-264-1215
AV Wellness Community No-Cost Food Distribution
DRIVE-THRU NO-COST FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION event.
Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Time: 9:30am-11:30am (until supplies last)
Location: 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535 Wellness Community.
Get ready to indulge in a wide variety of fresh produce at no cost to you!
At this event, we aim to provide the community with access to nutritious fruits and vegetables, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply want to support local initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh, quality produce. We can't wait to see you there!
For more information, please contact:
SALVA Food Distribution
CA United Aid Foundation Community Thanksgiving Lunch
World Harvest Food Distribution
Sycamores Community Food Bank
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