Food Donation Drive | CBS LA Cares

CBS LA Cares is partnering with local food banks for a one-day emergency food donation drive to help those in need. As the government shutdown continues, funding for CalFresh and SNAP benefits could be at risk of being cut. This will impact more than a million people throughout Southern California. 

To help keep food on the table for many, CBS LA and local food banks are hosting a food drive on Thursday, Nov. 6th. Below, you will find participating partners, ways to help, and a list of the items they need most.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and its network of partner agencies are already facing sustained high need following the pandemic and recent cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Additional demand will stretch resources further. 

In 2024, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributed 130 million pounds of food and grocery products, representing a 12% increase from 2023.

If the shutdown impacts you or you need food assistance for any reason, click on this link to find resources near you or call 211.

To donate online, click on this link.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has two locations accepting non-perishable food items from on Thursday, Nov. 6:  

• 1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles from 7am- 4:30pm. Click here for a map of the location.
• 2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry from 8am-6:30pm. Click here for a map of the location.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County works to envision an Orange County where all have access to food and nutritional security.  According to the nonprofit, 310,000 residents of Orange County rely on CalFresh and SNAP. 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County does not accept food donations from the general public. However, many of their partners and pantries do. Please visit the group's donation page to find a location near you that accepts donation.

Click on this link to find a list of preferred donation items and click here to donate.

Food Share Ventura County 

Food Share is a member of the Feeding America network and provides over 16 million meals annually to people in Ventura County through its hunger programs and 175 pantry and program partners.

This collaborative effort ensures food reaches 335 distribution locations throughout Ventura County.

From 8am-4pm on Thursday, stop by Food Share's drop-off location is 4156 Southbank Road in Oxnard. Click here for for a map of the location.

You can also donate money by clicking on this link.

Find Help Near You

CBS LA has compiled a list of helpful links for those who are facing food insecurity. Click on this link to find your nearest food bank.