RESOURCES

Whether you're a volunteer, a neighbor in need, or a community organization — this page is for you. Find what you're looking for below.

FOR VOLUNTEERS

Everything you need to show up, cook, and deliver with confidence.

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

  • New to Home-y Made Meals?

    Fill out the New Volunteer Form. Learn how it works.

  • Full Volunteer Resource Guide for Chefs, Drivers, and Drefs (driver + chef)

    Chefs: what to cook, how to package meals, food safety basics

    Drivers: pickup and drop-off instructions, how to contact your chef, what to bring

  • Schedule a pantry pick up

    Need to reschedule or cancel your shift? Do you have general questions? Email hmm@eayikes.org

    **Note: Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign up on their behalf and serve as the main contact for all communications.

FOR NEIGHBORS SEEKING FOOD

You deserve a good meal. Here are free food resources across Southern California.

These lists are reviewed regularly. If you find a broken link or out-of-date information, please email us at hmm@eayikes.org so we can update it.

START HERE

  • Call 211: free, confidential referral service available 24/7. They can connect you to food, housing, health, and other local resources in any language.

  • LA Food Bank Pantry Locator: find your nearest food pantry by zip code

FIND FOOD NEAR YOU

  • LA Community Fridges: Free community refrigerators stocked by neighbors, for neighbors. Accessible to everyone. Find a fridge near you on their map.

  • Food Oasis LA: An interactive map of free food resources across Los Angeles — pantries, hot meals, groceries, and more. Search by neighborhood or zip code.

  • Project Food Box: Free produce boxes delivered to your door or available for pickup. Sign up online.

  • YMCA FeedLA: Free meals and groceries distributed through YMCA locations across Los Angeles County.

  • LA County Parks Food Programs: Free meals and food distributions at LA County parks. Programs serve youth, teens, and seniors. Find a location near you.

REGIONAL FOOD BANKS & PANTRY LISTS

FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, COALITIONS & PARTNERS

Home-y Made Meals works with shelters, coalitions, and mutual aid groups to get homemade meals directly to the people who need them. If your organization serves unhoused or low-income community members, we want to connect.

Still have questions? We're real people and we read every email.

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