List of Groups Accepting Food Donations for the Needy Grows Longer : ‘Anything Is More Than What We Had Before’

Last year’s listing of places accepting food donations for the needy received such positive response, both from readers and recipients, that it has been updated. Again we are encouraging anyone who can to share with others less fortunate, even with the smallest donation. In the words of one program director, “Anything we get is more than what we had before.”

Over and over, we heard that the need for food is even greater this year. The number of places requesting assistance has increased and crowds at each have grown. Through a cooperative effort among different organizations, nothing received will go to waste.

There’s a location accepting donations within a short distance of anyone wanting to share. This year’s list is by no means considered complete, so if a nearby location can’t be found, remember there probably isn’t a neighborhood church or synagogue that doesn’t know people who could use donations and will distribute items received from members and non-members alike.

Will Refer to Other Locations

Today’s listing begins with organizations that have multiple outlets. If the office noted is not convenient, all have agreed to refer donations to their other locations. The remaining listings are divided by area of the Southland. In all cases, a telephone number is given for additional questions.

Many locations can accept all types of food. If there are limitations due to lack of refrigeration, these have been noted. The days and hours indicate when someone will be at the address to receive donations. Remember that all foods should be delivered in non-returnable containers.

The list of what to share is almost endless. Here are some suggestions:

Canned Foods--meats (hams), stew, tuna, soup, vegetables, fruit, fruit juices.

Other Non-Perishables--peanut butter, jams and jellies, pickles, olives.

Staples--flour, sugar, pasta, rice, beans, cornmeal, masa harina, stuffing mixes, cereal.

Fresh Foods--meats, produce, dairy products

Pastries/Baked Goods--pies, cookies, cakes, bread, rolls.

Although our emphasis is on sharing food, monetary and other types of contributions are welcomed by many of those listed. Telephone for details.

We’re presenting this listing before the holiday season, but the needs of these agencies never end. If time or money is tight right now, tuck the list away for later. Your contribution will be just as welcome anytime throughout 1987.

These listings are not endorsed by The Times; information is provided only as a courtesy to readers.

Multiple Unit Agencies

Caring Hands, 3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 487-6996; headquarters for 12 pantries throughout Los Angeles. Will accept all foods, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for referral to closest location.

Family Service of Los Angeles, 1521 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 484-2944; headquarters for eight offices throughout Los Angeles County. Will accept all foods, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for referral to closest location.

LIFE (Love Is Feeding Everyone), 310 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 936-0895; headquarters for three offices in Los Angeles. Will accept all foods, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for referral to closest location.

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, 2468 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 254-3911; headquarters for 16 offices throughout Southern California. Will accept all foods, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for referral to closest location.

Salvation Army, Harbor Light Center, 809 East 5th St., Los Angeles, (213) 626-4786. Will accept donations for Thanksgiving dinner, daily, 24 hours. Organization also has 43 corps community centers throughout Southern California. Contact closest location regarding other donations.

Central Los Angeles

AIDS Project, 706 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles, (213) 653-4809; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

All People’s Christian Center, 822 East 20th St., Los Angeles, (213) 747-6357; Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Angelus Temple Commissary, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 484-1100; Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canned goods.

Bethlehem Center, 925 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, (213) 480-1341; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Broadway Mission, 5258 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 232-0087; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All foods.

Central American Refugee Center, 1434 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 381-5666; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Canned foods, staples (beans, rice).

Chrysalis Center, 302 East 5th St., Los Angeles, (213) 623-9394; Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All foods.

Dolores Mission, 171 S. Gless St., Los Angeles, (213) 262-2397; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All foods.

Don Basco Society of Hollywood, (213) 462-4224, will refer to delivery location; every day, noon to midnight. Canned foods, staples.

Eastmont Community Center, 701 S. Hoefner Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 726-8071; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods.

El Centro Del Pueblo, 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 250-1120; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

El Rescate (The Rescue), 1813 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 387-3284; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Fred Jordan Mission, 445 Towne Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 850-1677; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. All foods.

Gay & Lesbian Community Services, 1213 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, (213) 464-7400; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women, 267 N. Belmont Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 250-5241; every day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call to make special arrangements. All foods.

House of Ruth, 605 N. Cummings St., Los Angeles, (213) 266-4139; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All foods.

Las Familias del Pueblo, 846 East 6th St., Los Angeles, (213) 614-1745; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All foods.

Los Angeles Catholic Worker, 821 East 6th St., Los Angeles, (213) 972-9656; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All foods.

Los Angeles Mission, 443 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, (213) 629-1227; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

The Midnight Mission, 396 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, (213) 624-9258; Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. All foods.

Plaza Community Center, 648 S. Indiana St., Los Angeles, (213) 268-1107; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All foods (rice, beans).

Rakestraw Memorial Center, 5139 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 232-2258; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Saint Francis Center, 1203 S. Santee St., Los Angeles, (213) 747-5347; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1:30 p.m.) All foods.

Saint Martin de Porres Community Center, 4213 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 234-9087; Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. All foods.

Saint Vincent de Paul’s Men’s Center, 231 Winston St., Los Angeles, (213) 626-3744; Everyday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All foods.

The Seedling, 6314 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 753-7218; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m. to noon and 1:15 to 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. All foods, baby foods and formula.

Transition House, 543 S. Crocker St., Los Angeles, (213) 622-7073; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canned foods, staples, turkeys.

Union Rescue Mission, 226 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 628-6103; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not necessary to park; security at front door will accept donations. All foods.

United American Indian Involvement--Crisis Center, 118 Winston St., Los Angeles, (213) 625-2565; Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods.

Youth With A Mission, 1751 N. Normandie Ave., Hollywood, (213) 463-5433; Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. All foods.

Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley

Arcadia Welfare & Thrift, 323 North 1st Ave., Arcadia, (818) 447-6864; Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. Donations marked “Attn: Mary” may be left at thrift shop. All foods.

Bethel Community Food Outreach, 1921 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, (714) 629-0106; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Canned foods, staples.

Community Food Bank, 1501 W. Del Norte St., West Covina, (818) 814-2862; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Delhaven Community Center, 1064 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Puente, (818) 917-9789; Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Ecumenical Food Center, 10628 S. Mina St., Whittier, (213) 941-0065; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All foods.

Friends in Deed, 444 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, (818) 797-6072; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Latin American Center, 2428 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (818) 793-3959; Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Canned foods, staples (meat, rice, beans).

People for People, 860 E. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, (818) 285-2549; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Pomona Valley Council of Churches Hunger Program, 1095 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, (714) 623-1031; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Can refer to additional locations in San Dimas and Ontario. All foods.

Union Station, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, (818) 796-1172; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

YWCA-WINGS, 961 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, (818) 915-5191 or (818) 967-0658 (24 hours); call before making delivery; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

San Fernando Valley

Burbank Temporary Aid Center, 228 E. Orange Grove Ave., Burbank, (818) 846-2330; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Guadalupe Center, 21600 Hart St., Canoga Park, (818) 340-2050; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Canned foods, staples (beans, rice).

Loaves and Fishes, 229 S. Orange St., Glendale, (818) 247-8215; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

MEND, 13443 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, (818) 896-0246; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods, except fresh fruit and vegetables.

San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council, 6850 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110, Van Nuys, (818) 781-3111; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples. Also can refer turkeys and pies to 12 other locations throughout San Fernando Valley.

Valley Rescue Mission, 11741 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando, (818) 899-4917; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

West Valley Prince of Peace Coalition, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills, (818) 346-6968; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

South Bay

Asian Pacific Family Outreach, 602 Pacific Ave., Room 200, Long Beach, (213) 436-9636; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Assistance League of San Pedro, 1441 West 8th St., San Pedro, (213) 832-8355; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Catholic Charities, 123 East 14th St., Long Beach, (213) 591-1351; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call before making delivery. All foods.

Christian Outreach Appeal, 515 East 3rd St., Long Beach, (213) 432-1440; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Employment Readiness Support Center, 22015 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson, (213) 835-7195; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or make special arrangements. All foods.

House of Yahweh, 4330 West 147th St., Lawndale, (213) 675-1384; Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All foods.

Long Beach Community Services Development Corp., 2179 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, (213) 437-0681; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples, turkeys.

Long Beach Food Bank, 1444 San Francisco Ave., Long Beach, (213) 435-3577; Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All foods. Services 135 food pantries throughout shoreline communities--will refer to other locations.

Rainbow Services Ltd., 421 West 6th St., San Pedro, (213) 548-5450; Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

St. Joseph’s Table, 440 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, (213) 834-4841 or (213) 834-4959; Monday through Friday, 8 to 10 a.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Call before making delivery. All foods.

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, 25429 Eshelman Ave., Lomita, (213) 326-3364; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All foods.

St. Peter and Paul Poverty Program, 943 Lagoon Ave., Wilmington, (213) 834-5431; every day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Sisters of Charity of Rolling Hills, 28600 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills, (213) 831-4104; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Toberman Settlement House, 131 N. Grand Ave., San Pedro, (213) 831-3940; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) All foods.

Volunteer Center, 3915 Spencer St., Suite 208, Torrance, (213) 370-6393; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Will match donors with recipients from area agencies.

South Central

ANC Mothers, 8764 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 753-1153; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods.

Compton Aid Center, 600 N. Alameda St., Room 174, Compton, (213) 636-2639; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Emergency Assistance Program, c/o Human Services of the City of Gardena, 1651 West 162 St., Gardena, (213) 217-9574; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods, but preferably prepared foods in small serving sizes.

Helpers for the Homeless and Hungry Program, 2513 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 299-8670; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods.

Holy Cross Center, 4714 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 232-3333; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. All foods.

Human Services Assn., Bell Gardens Community Center, 5856 Ludell St., Bell Gardens, (213) 773-3911; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

L.A. County East Compton Service Center, 4513 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, (213) 603-7411; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Parents of Watts, 10828 Lou Dillon St., Los Angeles, (213) 566-7556; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All foods.

South Central Food Distributors, 5139 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 231-8543; call before making delivery. All foods.

Wesley Social Service Center, 8317 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 751-5128; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Westminster Neighborhood Assn., 1776 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 564-4579; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All foods.

Westside

Bay Cities Jewish Community Center, 2601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, (213) 828-3433; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Primarily kosher canned foods and staples. Can refer to two other locations in Santa Monica and Fairfax areas.

Catholic Social Service, Culver City, (213) 410-9145; call Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for referral to six locations in area. Canned foods, staples.

Food Pantry--LAX, 8740 La Tijera Blvd., Westchester, (213) 568-9258; Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. All foods.

O.P.P.C. Drop-In Center, 245 Hill St., Santa Monica, (213) 399-9228; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

PATH, 3756 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 558-4295; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All foods.

Regis House, 11346 Iowa Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 477-8168; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All foods.

St. Joseph Center, 533 Rose Ave., Venice, (213) 392-5101 or (213) 396-6468; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Sober Inn, 905 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, (213) 452-9971; Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All foods.

Westside Food Bank, 1344 Fourth St. (Westside Keyboards), Santa Monica, (213) 451-4688; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canned foods, staples, turkeys. Will refer to 22 other locations throughout Westside.

Orange County

Catholic Charities, 2829 West 1st St., Santa Ana, (714) 547-0003 or (714) 543-3924; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Hope House, 714 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, (714) 776-7490 or (714) 776-6090; every day, 24 hours. All foods.

Lutheran Social Services, 12432 9th St., Garden Grove, (714) 534-6450; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples. Also can refer to two other locations in Fullerton and El Toro.

Orange County Rescue Mission, 1901 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana, (714) 835-0499; every day, 24 hours. All foods.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution Center, 426-A W. Almond St., Orange, (714) 771-1343; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples, turkeys. Also can refer to 192 other locations throughout Orange County.

Salvation Army Hospitality House, 818 East 3rd St., Santa Ana, (714) 542-9750; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All foods. Also can refer to the organization’s other centers throughout Orange County.

Share Our Selves, 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa, (714) 642-3451; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All foods.

Sunshine Outreach, Inc., 24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, (714) 831-6199; Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to noon. Receptacle in east lobby of building for canned goods and staples.

Palmdale

SAVES, 38575 6th St. East, Palmdale, (805) 273-6470; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.

Santa Clarita Valley

Los Angeles County Community Services Center, 24271 San Fernando Road, Newhall, (805) 254-0070; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods (canned meat, beans, rice).

San Diego

Catholic Community Services, 349 Cedar St., San Diego, (619) 231-2828; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. All foods.

Heartland Human Relations Assn., 7435 University Ave., Suite 202, La Mesa, (619) 464-7313 or (619) 460-2812; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples. Also can refer to other locations throughout eastern county.

Horizon Christian Fellowship, 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, (619) 277-4991; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples.

Lutheran Social Services, 1420 3rd Ave., San Diego, (619) 232-7388; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods. Also can refer to two other locations.

Salvation Army, Holiday Headquarters, College Grove Shopping Center, San Diego, (619) 239-8027; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canned foods, staples. Also can refer to other locations throughout San Diego area.

San Diego Food Bank, 4346 Dawson St., San Diego, (619) 582-1575; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canned foods, staples. Also can refer to 150 feeding programs throughout San Diego County.

San Diego Life Ministries, 1150 J St., San Diego, (619) 234-2109; every day, 24 hours. All foods.

SHARE, 5255 Lovelock St., San Diego, (619) 294-2981; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Canned foods, staples or $12 donation to sponsor a family food package.

Spring Valley Youth & Family Service, 9035 Campo Road, Spring Valley, (619) 469-0146; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All foods.