LA Food Resources for Kids K-12 During COVID-19
Are you a parent or guardian who needs assistance securing meals for your family? Check out the following food sources for kids aged K-12 in LA County. If you haven’t already, see if you qualify for SNAP benefits and enroll here in less than 10 minutes.
LAUSD and Red Cross Free Meals for All Students
Given the closure of LAUSD schools, there will be 60 Grab and Go Food Centers open weekdays throughout the City, and each child will be able to take home two nutritious meals. (posted 3/18/2020)
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Monday – Friday
The USDA National Hunger Hotline
This is a helpful resource for people seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST at:
- 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or
- 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food & Nutrition Service – Find Meals for Kids
To slow the spread of COVID-19, many schools have closed unexpectedly. To ensure that children who rely on free or reduced-price meals at school are able to get the nutrition they need, USDA is working with states to continue providing meals to students. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby sites as well as hours of operation and contact information. (posted 4/7/2020)
LAUSD Family Resource Guide
Resource guide for student meals and at-home learning tools during the school closures.
LA County – Free Lunch
Starting March 17th, 2020, youth (18 and under) can pick up a free lunch and snack. Remember to wear a face covering for pick up. Tell your friends and neighbors! (posted 3/17/2020)
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: 49 locations, find one by you here – http://parks.lacounty.gov/summerlunch
LA Dream Center Free Meals for All LAUSD Students
Free meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all LAUSD students. (posted 3/16/2020)
Time: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location LA Dream Center at 2301 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
For more info, click here.
Los Angelitos Bakery 1 free Bread for Children 5-13 years old
Time: 5:00 am – 9:30 pm, open daily for delivery and takeout ONLY
Location: Los Angelitos Bakery: 2881 E Florence Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (posted 3/14/2020)
Hugo’s Restaurant Free Kids Menu for Kids 12 and Under
Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, open daily for takeout and delivery ONLY
Location: Hugo’s Restaurant locations and contact
- Studio City: 12851 Riverside Dr., Valley Village, CA 91607
- West Hollywood: 8401 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Update: Through the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, Hugo’s Kid’s Menu is a “Pay What You Can” program. If you can pay a little when you pick things up, that’s fine – it’ll help us out. If you can’t pay this time, that’s fine too – we’ll help you out! (posted 3/14/2020)
Eastside Riders Free Breakfast for Students in Watts Community
Time: 9 am – 11 am, Monday – Friday
Location: Watts at the intersection of Compton Ave. and 103rd St. (posted 3/16/2020)
El Torito Free Meals for Kids 12 & Under
Time: Temporary hours of operation in effect. Contact your local El Torito for hours.
Location: El Torito Locations. Free online deliveries. (posted 3/16/2020)
City of Lynwood Supper Meals for Children 1-18 years old
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, open daily Monday – Friday
Locations:
- Henning Youth Center: 11409 Birch St., Lynwood, CA 90262
- Avalos Community Center @ Burke Ham Park: 11832 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262 (posted 3/16/2020)
Contact:
- (310) 886-0453/ (310) 886-0404
- or Email: Recinfo@lynwood.ca.us
Lynwood also offers free lunch for senior citizens.
