Los Angeles County

1. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

   • Services: Free food distributions, assistance with CalFresh applications, and nutritional education.

   • Website: lafoodbank.org

   • Phone: (323) 234-3030

2. 211 LA County

   • Services: A comprehensive referral hotline for food assistance, housing and bill payment help, mental health resources, and crisis support.

   • Website: 211la.org

   • Phone: Dial 2-1-1

3. PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)

   • Services: Housing navigation, rental assistance, case management, and life skills workshops.

   • Website: epath.org

   • Phone: (323) 644-2200

4. Chrysalis

   • Services: Job readiness training, life skills development, and employment placement assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty.

   • Website: changeLIVES.org

   • Phone: (213) 806-6300

5. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles

   • Services: Emergency food and shelter, rental and utility bill assistance, counseling services for families and youth.

   • Website: catholiccharitiesla.org

   • Phone: (213) 251-3400

6. NAMI Los Angeles County

   • Services: Family and youth mental health support groups, educational workshops, and crisis intervention resources.

   • Website: nami.org/Local-NAMI/Details?state=CA (Select Los Angeles County)

   • Phone: (562) 435-2264 (NAMI L.A. County)

Orange County

1. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

   • Services: Food pantries, mobile food distributions, and nutrition education.

   • Website: feedoc.org

   • Phone: (949) 653-2900

2. 211 Orange County

   • Services: Comprehensive referral hotline for housing assistance, food resources, mental health services, and crisis support.

   • Website: 211oc.org

   • Phone: Dial 2-1-1

3. Families Forward

   • Services: Rental assistance, transitional housing, counseling, and life skills workshops aimed at preventing homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency.

   • Website: families-forward.org

   • Phone: (949) 552-2727

4. Share Our Selves (SOS)

   • Services: Food pantry, financial assistance for rent and utilities, and social services including behavioral health support.

   • Website: shareourselves.org

   • Phone: (949) 270-2100

5. Family Assistance Ministries

   • Services: Food distribution, rental and utility bill assistance, life skills education, and support groups.

   • Website: family-assistance.org

   • Phone: (949) 492-8477

6. NAMI Orange County

   • Services: Educational programs and support groups for youth and families dealing with mental health conditions, crisis helplines, and community resources.

   • Website: namioc.org

   • Phone: (714) 544-8488

     Additional Tips & Resources

     • Eligibility Requirements: Each organization has specific guidelines; please inquire directly for information on required documentation and application processes.

     • Appointment Scheduling: Some services require appointments. Check websites or call in advance to confirm availability and hours.

     • Language Support: Many nonprofits offer assistance in multiple languages. Be sure to ask if translation or interpretation services are available.

     If you need immediate crisis support or cannot find a suitable resource, dialing 2-1-1 (both in LA and Orange Counties) is often the quickest way to get connected to comprehensive help.

     We hope these resources help you or your loved ones find the support needed to foster stability and well-being. For more information or to recommend additional services, please feel free to contact us at Grannies Babies Outreach Foundation Inc.