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THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE GENEROUS DONATIONS! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT!
Find Food
Contact 211
​Your local 211 agency has the most up-to-date information about local assistance that may be available to you. Simply call 211 from a cell phone or landline to speak with a live, highly trained service professional. If you prefer to text, chat online, or search your local 211 online database, find your local 211's contact information here.
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Other Tools
To locate a nearby food bank, food pantry, or other food assistance, use Feeding America's online search tool.
Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-348-6479 or (1-877-842-6273 for Spanish). Information is available in English and Spanish. The hotline operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time.
for Individuals or Families
Call 1-866-613-3777 or visit GetCalFresh.org to apply​
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Seniors or Older Adult Meals
Call 1-800-510-2020 ​
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The USDA National Hunger Hotline remains a helpful resource for people seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
Free Meal Finder
Enter your address to find free, healthy meals being served by organizations in your community. We do not use your information for any other purpose than to locate food assistance. ​​Free meal finder for Kids
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You can also find these resources by texting the word FOOD to 877-877. Data & message rates may apply. En Español
Food Bank Locator
To find the nearest The Los Angeles Food Bank you can use this locator on their website:
The 4th Saturday of every month, there is a food give-away at the Food Finders Community Marketplace in Long Beach from 9AM to 11AM.
How You Can Help...
Please click here to make a tax-deductible donation to the South Bay Food Initiative. In addition to food insecurity outreach, we provide food, manpower, and financial support to food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens every day.
Food Donations:
There is a donation bin in the lobby of Mira Costa High School located at 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
There is a donation bin in the lobby of Palos Verdes High School located at 600 Cloyden Rd., Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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There is a donation bin in the lobby of Redondo Union High School located at 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Zoe Nichols - zoenicols5@gmail.com
Mikey Ingram - Ingram777@icloud.com
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If you would like to host a food drive or have a sizable donation,
please email us at southbayfoodinitiative@gmail.com for safe pick up and/or delivery coordination.
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Start A Club:
Ready to Start a South Bay Food Initiative Club at your High School? We are looking for dedicated students with leadership skills who want to make a difference in their community. We will guide you through the process or connect you with the existing club at your school. Just send us an email at Southbayfoodinitiative@gmail.com