Hunger is not invisible — it’s local. September is a reminder that food insecurity exists in every zip code. Raising awareness is important. Taking action is essential. Collective effort transforms excess into access and strengthens the fabric of neighborhoods.
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5 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
4 events,
St. Margaret’s Center Catholic Charities program offering food, emergency assistance, case management, and support services. Thursday Food pantry is by appointment Tues–Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; center hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–5 PM. ![]()
Peoples Independent Church of Christ Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; I also saw some event posts listing 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, so call first if using it publicly. Long-standing church providing food and community support in South LA. ![]()
Loaves & Fishes – Glendale Provides emergency food assistance and pantry services to families and individuals. Tuesday Most current listings vary: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call first. |
5 events,![]()
Mt. Salem Church / New Wave Christian Fellowship Provides food access and community support for residents in South LA. Mt. Salem Church / Mt. Salem New Wave Wednesday Needs confirmation — FoodCycle has listed events at Mt. Salem, but I couldn’t verify a regular Wednesday public food distribution time from a reliable public listing. ![]()
Home of Kings & Queens and FoodCycle join forces to serve our community through recurring food distributions that center dignity and access. Each distribution provides rescued fresh produce and essential groceries to families affected by the Eaton Fires and experiencing food insecurity. This partnership reflects our belief that every neighbor deserves to be treated like […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
3 events,Plant-based meals can support both environmental sustainability and community health. Highlighting seasonal produce and balanced options reinforces the link between diet, climate impact, and long-term well-being. ![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. |
4 events,![]()
Foodcycle has partnered with Love the City Center to help provide food for our communities people in need. Every Friday from 11am-1pm Weekly free food giveaway serving our low income community. Quality foods generously donated by Erewhon, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and other supermarkets. 3979 Tilden Avenue Culver City CA, 90232 Want to volunteer? […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
5 events,![]()
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Hollywood-based pantry serving local residents experiencing food insecurity. Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ![]()
Provides community meals and pantry support to people in Venice experiencing food insecurity. St. Mark Parish / Loaves & Fishes Ministry Saturday 11:00AM- 1:00PM 940 Coeur D’Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 821-5058 / (310) 821-6612 ![]()
Grassroots mutual-aid effort providing food and supplies to unhoused and low-income neighbors in Venice. Venice Food Drive Monday / Saturday Monday 1:30 PM–3:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
2 events,![]()
Nourish LA – UCLA University Village Sunday 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Offers free groceries and essentials to families, students, and community members in need. |
5 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
5 events,
St. Margaret’s Center Catholic Charities program offering food, emergency assistance, case management, and support services. Thursday Food pantry is by appointment Tues–Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; center hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–5 PM. ![]()
Peoples Independent Church of Christ Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; I also saw some event posts listing 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, so call first if using it publicly. Long-standing church providing food and community support in South LA. ![]()
Loaves & Fishes – Glendale Provides emergency food assistance and pantry services to families and individuals. Tuesday Most current listings vary: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call first.
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Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Day – Whole Foods Market FoodCycle will participate in Whole Foods Market's third annual Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Day, supporting the local Stuff the Van event and celebrating our partnership to rescue food, reduce waste, and nourish our community. 11:00 AM (local time) Tuesday, October 6 |
5 events,![]()
Mt. Salem Church / New Wave Christian Fellowship Provides food access and community support for residents in South LA. Mt. Salem Church / Mt. Salem New Wave Wednesday Needs confirmation — FoodCycle has listed events at Mt. Salem, but I couldn’t verify a regular Wednesday public food distribution time from a reliable public listing. ![]()
Home of Kings & Queens and FoodCycle join forces to serve our community through recurring food distributions that center dignity and access. Each distribution provides rescued fresh produce and essential groceries to families affected by the Eaton Fires and experiencing food insecurity. This partnership reflects our belief that every neighbor deserves to be treated like […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
3 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. |
4 events,![]()
Foodcycle has partnered with Love the City Center to help provide food for our communities people in need. Every Friday from 11am-1pm Weekly free food giveaway serving our low income community. Quality foods generously donated by Erewhon, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and other supermarkets. 3979 Tilden Avenue Culver City CA, 90232 Want to volunteer? […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
6 events,Housing instability and food insecurity often intersect. Rising rents, limited wages, and climate stress intensify vulnerability. Addressing hunger requires acknowledging the broader systems impacting stability and shelter. ![]()
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Hollywood-based pantry serving local residents experiencing food insecurity. Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ![]()
Provides community meals and pantry support to people in Venice experiencing food insecurity. St. Mark Parish / Loaves & Fishes Ministry Saturday 11:00AM- 1:00PM 940 Coeur D’Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 821-5058 / (310) 821-6612 ![]()
Grassroots mutual-aid effort providing food and supplies to unhoused and low-income neighbors in Venice. Venice Food Drive Monday / Saturday Monday 1:30 PM–3:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
2 events,![]()
Nourish LA – UCLA University Village Sunday 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Offers free groceries and essentials to families, students, and community members in need. |
6 events,Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the resilience, cultures, and leadership of Native communities. Long before modern food systems, Indigenous peoples cultivated sustainable agricultural practices rooted in reciprocity, land stewardship, and community care. Food sovereignty — the right of people to define their own food systems — remains deeply connected to Indigenous knowledge. Reflecting on these traditions […] ![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
4 events,
St. Margaret’s Center Catholic Charities program offering food, emergency assistance, case management, and support services. Thursday Food pantry is by appointment Tues–Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; center hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–5 PM. ![]()
Peoples Independent Church of Christ Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; I also saw some event posts listing 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, so call first if using it publicly. Long-standing church providing food and community support in South LA. ![]()
Loaves & Fishes – Glendale Provides emergency food assistance and pantry services to families and individuals. Tuesday Most current listings vary: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call first. |
5 events,![]()
Mt. Salem Church / New Wave Christian Fellowship Provides food access and community support for residents in South LA. Mt. Salem Church / Mt. Salem New Wave Wednesday Needs confirmation — FoodCycle has listed events at Mt. Salem, but I couldn’t verify a regular Wednesday public food distribution time from a reliable public listing. ![]()
Home of Kings & Queens and FoodCycle join forces to serve our community through recurring food distributions that center dignity and access. Each distribution provides rescued fresh produce and essential groceries to families affected by the Eaton Fires and experiencing food insecurity. This partnership reflects our belief that every neighbor deserves to be treated like […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
3 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. |
5 events,Food is not charity — it is a human right. World Food Day highlights global food systems and the responsibility to create sustainable, equitable access. Nourishment sustains health, dignity, and opportunity across generations. ![]()
Foodcycle has partnered with Love the City Center to help provide food for our communities people in need. Every Friday from 11am-1pm Weekly free food giveaway serving our low income community. Quality foods generously donated by Erewhon, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and other supermarkets. 3979 Tilden Avenue Culver City CA, 90232 Want to volunteer? […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
7 events,![]()
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Hollywood-based pantry serving local residents experiencing food insecurity. Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ![]()
First Baptist Church of Glendale Monday 3:30 PM–4:30 PM; also 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM. 209 N. Louise St, Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 242-2113 ![]()
First Baptist Church of Glendale Monday 3:30 PM–4:30 PM; also 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM. 209 N. Louise St, Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 242-2113 |
2 events,![]()
Nourish LA – UCLA University Village Sunday 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Offers free groceries and essentials to families, students, and community members in need. |
5 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
4 events,
St. Margaret’s Center Catholic Charities program offering food, emergency assistance, case management, and support services. Thursday Food pantry is by appointment Tues–Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; center hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–5 PM. ![]()
Peoples Independent Church of Christ Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; I also saw some event posts listing 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, so call first if using it publicly. Long-standing church providing food and community support in South LA. ![]()
Loaves & Fishes – Glendale Provides emergency food assistance and pantry services to families and individuals. Tuesday Most current listings vary: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call first. |
5 events,![]()
Mt. Salem Church / New Wave Christian Fellowship Provides food access and community support for residents in South LA. Mt. Salem Church / Mt. Salem New Wave Wednesday Needs confirmation — FoodCycle has listed events at Mt. Salem, but I couldn’t verify a regular Wednesday public food distribution time from a reliable public listing. ![]()
Home of Kings & Queens and FoodCycle join forces to serve our community through recurring food distributions that center dignity and access. Each distribution provides rescued fresh produce and essential groceries to families affected by the Eaton Fires and experiencing food insecurity. This partnership reflects our belief that every neighbor deserves to be treated like […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
3 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. |
4 events,![]()
Foodcycle has partnered with Love the City Center to help provide food for our communities people in need. Every Friday from 11am-1pm Weekly free food giveaway serving our low income community. Quality foods generously donated by Erewhon, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and other supermarkets. 3979 Tilden Avenue Culver City CA, 90232 Want to volunteer? […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
5 events,![]()
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Hollywood-based pantry serving local residents experiencing food insecurity. Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ![]()
Provides community meals and pantry support to people in Venice experiencing food insecurity. St. Mark Parish / Loaves & Fishes Ministry Saturday 11:00AM- 1:00PM 940 Coeur D’Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 821-5058 / (310) 821-6612 ![]()
Grassroots mutual-aid effort providing food and supplies to unhoused and low-income neighbors in Venice. Venice Food Drive Monday / Saturday Monday 1:30 PM–3:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
2 events,![]()
Nourish LA – UCLA University Village Sunday 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Offers free groceries and essentials to families, students, and community members in need. |
5 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
4 events,
St. Margaret’s Center Catholic Charities program offering food, emergency assistance, case management, and support services. Thursday Food pantry is by appointment Tues–Fri, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; center hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–5 PM. ![]()
Peoples Independent Church of Christ Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; I also saw some event posts listing 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, so call first if using it publicly. Long-standing church providing food and community support in South LA. ![]()
Loaves & Fishes – Glendale Provides emergency food assistance and pantry services to families and individuals. Tuesday Most current listings vary: 10:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Call first. |
5 events,![]()
Mt. Salem Church / New Wave Christian Fellowship Provides food access and community support for residents in South LA. Mt. Salem Church / Mt. Salem New Wave Wednesday Needs confirmation — FoodCycle has listed events at Mt. Salem, but I couldn’t verify a regular Wednesday public food distribution time from a reliable public listing. ![]()
Home of Kings & Queens and FoodCycle join forces to serve our community through recurring food distributions that center dignity and access. Each distribution provides rescued fresh produce and essential groceries to families affected by the Eaton Fires and experiencing food insecurity. This partnership reflects our belief that every neighbor deserves to be treated like […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
3 events,![]()
Praise Sanctuary Ministries Faith-based outreach supporting families and individuals through food assistance and community care. Monday 1:00 PM — listings say every Monday & Thursday at 1 PM. |
4 events,![]()
Foodcycle has partnered with Love the City Center to help provide food for our communities people in need. Every Friday from 11am-1pm Weekly free food giveaway serving our low income community. Quality foods generously donated by Erewhon, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and other supermarkets. 3979 Tilden Avenue Culver City CA, 90232 Want to volunteer? […] ![]()
Grace Diner Serves free meals in a welcoming, dignity-centered setting for anyone facing hunger. M/W/F 3:30 PM–5:00 PM |
6 events,While costumes and candy bring celebration, October also presents an opportunity to confront the real numbers behind hunger and waste. Awareness paired with creativity can spark conversation and engagement. ![]()
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Hollywood-based pantry serving local residents experiencing food insecurity. Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ![]()
Provides community meals and pantry support to people in Venice experiencing food insecurity. St. Mark Parish / Loaves & Fishes Ministry Saturday 11:00AM- 1:00PM 940 Coeur D’Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 821-5058 / (310) 821-6612 ![]()
Grassroots mutual-aid effort providing food and supplies to unhoused and low-income neighbors in Venice. Venice Food Drive Monday / Saturday Monday 1:30 PM–3:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
2 events,Indigenous communities have stewarded land and food systems for generations. Traditional agricultural knowledge offers insight into sustainability, reciprocity, and respect for natural resources. ![]()
Nourish LA – UCLA University Village Sunday 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Offers free groceries and essentials to families, students, and community members in need. |












