While you must be 16 years or older to volunteer in person at the Food Pantry, there are still meaningful ways to get involved.
Donate Food
While we receive immense support from our grocery partners every day, we can’t always predict what we receive. Between 2019 and 2022 there was an 86% increase in the number of families we served, but only a 15% increase in the number of donations we received. By donating, you are helping us fill this gap.
- We accept food donation drop offs Monday -Thursday between 9:30am and 11:30am. If these hours do not work out for you, we can schedule another time frame depending on the size of the donation. To schedule a donation drop off, please reach out to pantryadmin@westvalleyfoodpantry.org, and share what you have to donate, and what days and time frames work best.
Start a Food Drive
1. Decide whether you will be hosting a digital or an in person food drive. If you are hosting a digital food drive, visit our amazon wish list here: Amazon wishlist. If you are hosting an in person food drive, visit our most needed items list here:Â Most need food items.
2. Create a flyer for your food drive! Print out the flyer and share it in person with your network, or share it digitally on social media, or through text and email.
3. Email pantryadmin@westvalleyfoodpantry.org to schedule the donation drop off!
‍If you need any logos, posters, signs, or bins for your food drives, we can provide those for you.
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Email:pantryadmin@westvalleyfoodpantry.org to ordinate your food drive needs.
Donate Funds
In 2022, nearly 24% of households in LA County were experiencing food insecurity, a massive increase from the 16.6% in 2021. Food insecurity is on the rise, and when we see an increased need in our community, we join forces and get to work. Donate today to help provide life-saving nutrition for your community.