A food bank collects, stores, and distributes large quantities of food to charitable organizations, including food pantries, which directly serve individuals and families in need. Food banks operate as the supply chain, sourcing and distributing millions of pounds of food, while food pantries provide that food to the community on a more personal, neighborhood level. Learn more about the differences between food banks and food pantries on our blog.

If you or someone you know is in need of food or nutrition assistance, visit our pantry locator. Each link provides specific details, hours, and directions. Whether you need assistance or want to learn how we serve the community, these resources will help you connect to food and support.

Unlike a food pantry, many food banks, like the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, are warehouse environments with large tractor trailers, forklifts, in industrial settings, and other factors that make it less than ideal for direct distribution. While food is conveniently distributed through hundreds of distribution points throughout Los Angeles County (see the pantry locator above) our warehouses do not distribute food directly to the public.

• South Los Angeles – Warehouse and Distribution Center
• City of Industry – Warehouse and Distribution Center
• Long Beach – Hub Distribution Point

The majority of our food is distributed through our partner agency network, and while food is not distributed from our warehouse locations, the Food Bank does participate in direct distribution though our programs.