Food

At Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, we have Food Pharmacy on every Thursday for our patients. Come visit us between 9 AM – 11 AM at Parking Lot C for some free fruits and vegetables provided by the LA Regional Food Bank. (Please note that there’s no Food Pharmacy on the 5th Thursday.)

Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has worked to mobilize resources in the community to alleviate hunger. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. There are federal, state and local programs that we access in order to accomplish this goal. The Food Bank regularly communicates with our representatives to ensure that they understand the problem of hunger in their respective districts, know what we do, and understand how we can partner to address hunger in Los Angeles. We also belong to a variety of coalitions that work towards these goals. Visit us for locations near you.

Mom’s Meals has meal options and programs that serve a wide range of health and nutritional needs. In many cases, meals may be covered under a health plan or other type of benefit. Visit our website for more information.

Meals on Wheels focuses on caring for individuals whose diminished mobility makes it hard to shop for food, prepare meals or socialize with others. Generally programs serve adults 60 and over, although age requirements can vary by program and areas served. People who are mobile enough to join others for meals in a group setting where seniors congregate, like senior centers and cafes, are encouraged to do so; while others less mobile may qualify for home delivery. At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. Visit our website to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you.

Since 1974, WIC has ensured that families nationwide have access to the critical resources they need for a healthy start. WIC has supported generations of caregivers, infants, and children by providing healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and support with breastfeeding goals every step of the way. Here are some of the services we provide:

• Practical nutrition information and everyday healthy living tips for you and your family.
• Nutrition experts who specialize in nutrition for mothers and their children.
• Support and information about breastfeeding your baby, including access to breastfeeding experts.
• Help in finding health care and other valuable community services.
• Benefits to buy healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk, eggs, bread, cereal, juice, peanut butter, soy milk, tofu and more!
• Referrals to other helpful services

Visit us for more information about WIC or click here to check if you qualify.

The One Degree website has a resource guide with information on food, housing and more.The guide is updated every weekday.To access the resource guide, click here.

211 LA is a central source for information on health and human service referrals in LA County. To get help on food and other needs, call 211 or (800) 339-6993 or visit the website here.

Food Oasis LA is a free food directory connecting people needing food to nearby food pantries and meals. Click here for more information.

DPSS has a new website for Los Angeles County residents to apply for benefits at BenefitsCal.com. You can use this website to apply for CalFresh, General Relief, CalWORKs, and Medi-Cal. CalFresh is also known as SNAP or food stamps. It provides monthly benefits on a plastic Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card which you can use to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets and other locations. Click here.