Sylmar Area Food Pantries:
San Fernando First Methodist Church
1525 Glenoaks, Blvd. (Corner of Harding)
San Fernando, CA 91340
Contact: If you or your family needs food, you can register for the Food Pantry by calling (818) 365-3156, (818) 269-9143 or (818) 571-6912 or visiting the church office
Pantry Hours: Generally every 3rd or 4th Fri. of the mo. Call ahead for schedule & registration
Treasure Box: 1x/monthly, $100 worth of protein foods (frozen meats/non-perishable foods) can be purchased if you pre-register online at: www.thetreasurebox.org (If treasure box is not picked up it's donated to a needy family)
Also see CAT Facility record at:
Eliza Shanks Homes, Inc.
13055 Weidner Street, Pacoima, CA 91331
Contact: Austin Shanks. Director
Phone: 818-335-1233
Eligibility Requirements: (Call ahead for assistance/appt.)
Available: Canned/Frozen Foods
Pantry Hours: (Call ahead for an appt.)
Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/4005
Food Net/Santa Clarita Service Center
24271 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA 91321
Contact: Brenda Mendoza, Director – Alex Guijaro (Case Managers)
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of income, picture ID that matches a utility bill)
Phone: 661-254-0070
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays - 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
(Also see CAT Facility Record for this site at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/4002)
JFS/SOVA Community Food & Resource Program
16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone: 818-988-7682
Eligibility Requirements: 1st time visit, photo ID for recipient & all family members living in same household)
Pantry Hours: Every Sunday 9:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/4006
Meet Each Need with Dignity (MEND)
10641 San Fernando Rd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Phone: 818-897-2443 or 818-896-0246
Eligibility Requirements: Photo ID, proof of address (medical/insurance card works for children)
Food Bank Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays - 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/2231
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
4390 Colfax Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91604
Contact: Eve Marcus, Pantry Director
818-762-5778
Mondays & Fridays - 8:30 A.M. -1:00 P.M.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Outreach
8520 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306
Contact: Edward Worland, Pantry Director / Alan Barbee, Asst. Pantry Director
Phone: 818-341-1629
Eligibility Requirements: Sayre Wildfire Families are welcome, bring your photo ID
Pantry Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - 10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. (Available 1x/month – If additional emergency food assistance is needed, call to make arrangements)
NOTE: They also have free hot lunches Thurs. & Fri. 12-1 PM, Clothing distribution, free Haircuts on Thursdays & Hot Showers during regular pantry hours
Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/3958
St. Charles Church Service Center/Food Pantry
10825 Moorpark Street, North Hollywood, CA 91602
Contact: Vivian Bush
Phone: 818-766-3838
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
(Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/4000)
St. Elisabeth Church Service Center/Food Pantry
6640 Cedros Avenue, CA Van Nuys 91405
Contact: Erica Hirugami
Phone: 818-782-1762
Area Served: Van Nuys (Accepting Sayre Fire Families)
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
(Also see CAT Facility record at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/4001)
St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Church
17431 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91325
Contact: Samia Hanna
Pantry Hours: 818-342-4414
(Call ahead for pantry hours of operation)
Tujunga United Methodist Church
9901 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042
Phone: 818-352-1481
Eligibility Requirements: Photo ID (Accepting Sayre Fire Families)
Pantry Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & 4th Saturdays: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Clothes Closet: Fridays only 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
(Also see CAT Facility record for this site at: https://reliefdb.org/shelters/3962)