Here's a list of food assistance resources in Southern California
With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, running out of funds on Nov. 1, local governments have scrambled together resources to help the more than 2.6 million people in Southern California who will lose their food stamp benefits on Saturday if federal lawmakers cannot reach a deal.
Here is a list of food assistance resources available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
Food Banks
Below are links that will take you to interactive maps of food banks in the following counties. Alternatively, you can also call 211 for help finding a food pantry.
Women, Infants and Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as the WIC program, remains active.
California WIC said everyone can apply for the program, including furloughed government employees, unemployed workers or anyone experiencing reduced or temporary changes in income because of the government shutdown. This includes pregnant mothers, foster families, fathers with a child under five years old and military families with a child under five years old.
For more information, click here.
Senior meal programs
Seniors can visit several locations listed below for low-cost meals. Home-bound seniors can also have meals delivered to their doorstep through the following programs.
Los Angeles County: For more information on meal sites and home delivery, call 1(800) 510-2020. LA County Parks and Recreation is also offering free meals and snacks. View locations here.
Orange County: Meal Sites | Home Delivery
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties: Meal Sites | Home Delivery
Ventura County: Meal Sites | Home Delivery
Similar to the food banks, you can always call 211 for more information on these programs.
After-school meals
The California Department of Education has a mobile app to help families locate after-school meal programs in their vicinity. It's called CA Meals for Kids. To download it, click here.
Los Angeles County: LAUSD is offering free dinner to students aged 1 to 18 and their families. A district website lists food resources available to families, as well as the hundreds of schools where supper will be provided Monday through Friday, no questions asked.
Orange County: The county offers several programs that provide after-school meals. The largest of which is the Second Harvest Food Bank's Kids Cafe.
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties: Use CA Meals for Kids to find a local after-school meal program.
Ventura County: School districts such as the Oxnard Union High School offer after-school meals. You can also use the CA Meals for Kids app to find after-school programs.
CBS LA will periodically update this list.
