California Association of Food Banks
Find food banks by ZIP code.
cafoodbanks.org/find-food

Emergency Food Programs – CDSS
State food distribution & emergency food.
cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/fdu

FreeFood.org – California
Pantries & soup kitchens by city.
freefood.org/s/california

LA Regional Food Bank
Countywide food distributions.
lafoodbank.org

LA County Housing Resource Center
housing.lacounty.gov | Dial 2‑1‑1

LAHSA Shelter Finder
lahsa.org/portal/apps/find-a-shelter/adults

LA Family Housing
lafh.org | (818) 982‑4091

The People Concern
thepeopleconcern.org | (323) 334‑9000

Union Rescue Mission
urm.org | (213) 347‑6300

St. Joseph Center
stjosephctr.org | (310) 396‑6468

SB County Housing Authority
hacsb.com | (909) 890‑0644

Homeless Shelter Directory
homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/california

California Shelter List
shelterlist.com/state/california

Inland Housing Solutions
inlandhousingsolutions.org | (909) 796‑6381

Family Assistance Program
familyassist.org | (760) 949‑4357

Central City Lutheran Mission
cclm.org | (909) 381‑6921

The Shower of Hope
theshowerofhope.org

Dignity on Wheels – WeHOPE
wehope.org/mobilehomelessservices

Public Shower Directory
publicshower.directory/state/california

Goodwill SoCal
goodwillsocal.org

Salvation Army Thrift Stores
satruck.org

Baby2Baby
baby2baby.org

Consignment Shops
Once Upon a Child
Children’s Orchard

Buy Nothing Project
buynothingproject.org

LA County Diaper Bank
211la.org/diapers

LA Animal Services
laanimalservices.com

SPCA LA
spcala.com

Pet Food Pantries
Downtown Dog Rescue
Inland Valley Humane Society
Redlands Animal Shelter

Low‑Cost Spay/Neuter
FixNation
Humane Society SB Valley
SNPLA

Emergency Vet Help
RedRover Relief
The Pet Fund
Waggle

CalHFA (California Housing Finance Agency)
Down payment assistance, low‑interest loans, and first‑time buyer programs.
🔗 calhfa.ca.gov

CalHFA Dream For All (when available)
Shared appreciation loan program for first‑time buyers.
Note: Funding opens in cycles — check for current availability.
🔗 calhfa.ca.gov/dream

GSFA Platinum Program
Down payment assistance grants for low‑to‑moderate income buyers.
🔗 gsfahome.org

LA County Home Ownership Program (HOP)
Deferred‑payment loans for first‑time buyers in LA County.
🔗 dcba.lacounty.gov/homeownership

City of Los Angeles – LIPA (Low Income Purchase Assistance)
Up to ~$140,000 in down payment help for qualifying buyers.
🔗 hcidla.lacity.org

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County (NHSLA)
Homebuyer education, counseling, and down payment assistance.
🔗 nhslacounty.org

San Bernardino County – Homebuyer Assistance Program
Down payment and closing cost assistance for first‑time buyers.
🔗 sbcounty.gov (search: “Homebuyer Assistance”)

Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board
Homebuyer workshops, counseling, and fair housing support.
🔗 ifhmb.com

Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS)
Down payment assistance, homebuyer education, and affordable homes.
🔗 nphsinc.org

(Hosted by community groups, nonprofits, and elected officials — including Holly Mitchell)
Always confirm dates on official websites or social media.

LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell – Holiday Toy Drive & Giveaway
Supervisor Mitchell regularly hosts free toy giveaways for families in District 2.
Events typically occur in December.
🔗 Check updates: mitchell.lacounty.gov

LA County Sheriff’s Department – Annual Toy Drive
Multiple stations host free toy giveaways for local families.
🔗 lasd.org (search: “Toy Drive”)

Salvation Army – Christmas Assistance / Angel Tree
Free toys and holiday support for families.
🔗 salvationarmyusa.org

Toys for Tots – Los Angeles & Inland Empire
Marine Corps–run toy distribution for children.
🔗 toysfortots.org

Holly Mitchell – Back‑to‑School Resource Fair
Supervisor Mitchell hosts annual backpack and school supply giveaways.
🔗 mitchell.lacounty.gov

LA County Office of Education – Back‑to‑School Events
Free supplies, resources, and family support.
🔗 lacoe.edu

City of Los Angeles – Back‑to‑School Bash
Hosted by various council districts and city departments.
🔗 lacity.gov (search: “Back to School”)

Inland Empire Back‑to‑School Drives
Hosted by local nonprofits, churches, and community centers.
Examples:
• Inland Empire United Way
• Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino
• Local school districts

Holly Mitchell – Juneteenth Celebration (Annual)
A large community event with resources, entertainment, and giveaways.
🔗 mitchell.lacounty.gov

LA County “Day of the Child” Events
Family‑friendly fairs with free resources and activities.
🔗 lacounty.gov

Community Action Partnership (LA & SB County)
Hosts annual resource fairs, holiday events, and giveaways.
🔗 capriverside.org (regional)
🔗 capsbc.org (San Bernardino)

Job openings across Los Angeles County & San Bernardino County — with a special focus on LAUSD.

LAUSD is one of the largest employers in Los Angeles County, offering stable careers with benefits, training, and pathways for growth.

LAUSD Careers Portal   Search all open positions: teachers, custodial staff, campus aides, food service, clerical, IT, and more. 🔗 https://www.lausd.org/careers

LAUSD Classified (Non‑Teaching) Jobs   Custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, office assistants, campus safety, and support roles. 🔗 https://www.lausd.org/classifiedjobs (lausd.org in Bing)

LAUSD Teaching & Instructional Positions   Teachers, substitutes, special education, early childhood education, and instructional aides. 🔗 https://www.lausd.org/teachlausd

LAUSD Hiring Events   District-wide job fairs and walk-in interviews. 🔗 https://www.lausd.org/Page/16791

LA County Jobs (Government)   Countywide openings: social services, clerical, parks & recreation, public health, transportation, and more. 🔗 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty

City of Los Angeles Jobs   City government roles including admin, public safety, libraries, youth programs, and community services. 🔗 https://per.lacity.org/jobs/

LACOE – Los Angeles County Office of Education   School district support roles, teaching positions, and countywide education jobs. 🔗 https://www.lacoe.edu/Jobs

Metro (LA Transportation)   Hiring bus operators, mechanics, customer service, admin, and safety roles. 🔗 https://jobs.metro.net

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center   Healthcare, administrative, security, food service, and patient support roles. 🔗 https://jobs.cedars-sinai.org

Kaiser Permanente Southern California   Medical assistants, reception, call center, nursing, and support roles. 🔗 https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org

Amazon (LA County Fulfillment Centers)   Warehouse, delivery drivers, logistics, and seasonal roles. 🔗 https://www.amazon.jobs

San Bernardino County Jobs (Government)   Countywide openings: social workers, clerical, public health, sheriff’s department, and more. 🔗 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardino (governmentjobs.com in Bing)

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD)   Teaching, custodial, food service, aides, transportation, and office roles. 🔗 https://www.sbcusd.com/departments/human_resources/employment (sbcusd.com in Bing)

Inland Empire Health System (IEHP)   Customer service, call center, community health workers, admin, and IT. 🔗 https://careers.iehp.org

Loma Linda University Health   Healthcare, support staff, admin, and facilities roles. 🔗 https://lluh.org/jobs

Ontario International Airport (ONT)   Security, retail, food service, airline support, and airport operations. 🔗 https://www.flyontario.com/careers

Amazon Inland Empire   Warehouse, delivery, logistics, and seasonal roles. 🔗 https://www.amazon.jobs