🧰 Veterans Resources
Whether you need help with benefits, housing, health care, or community support — we’re here to connect you to trusted, local resources.
🎖️ VA Services & Benefits
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/
11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Primary care, mental health, claims assistance, women veterans services - East Los Angeles Vet Center
https://www.va.gov/east-los-angeles-vet-center/
1000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 450, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (323) 728-9966
Hours:
Mon: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tue: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wed–Thu: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat–Sun: Closed
Services: Confidential counseling for veterans and service members, including support for PTSD, military sexual trauma, bereavement, and family counseling. - Los Angeles Regional Benefit Office
https://www.benefits.va.gov/losangeles
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Services: Assistance with disability claims, pensions, appeals, and other veteran benefits.
🏠 Housing & Homeless Support
- PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)
https://epath.org/
Transitional housing and veteran-focused shelter programs - US VETS – Inglewood
https://usvets.org/locations/inglewood/
Supportive housing, job placement, and reintegration services
🩺 Health & Wellness
- LA County Dept. of Mental Health (Veteran Services)
https://dmh.lacounty.gov
Free counseling, crisis support, VA benefit navigation - Military OneSource
https://www.militaryonesource.mil
24/7 confidential support for veterans, families, and caregivers
💼 Employment & Education
- Work for Warriors California
https://workforwarriors.org
Veteran job placement and training programs - CalVet Education Benefits
https://www.calvet.ca.gov
California college fee waivers and veteran tuition assistance
🥫 Food Assistance for Veterans
We understand that many veterans face food insecurity. Below are trusted resources that provide groceries, meals, and support services in Northeast Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Veteran Services
https://www.lafoodbank.org
Offers free food distributions at veteran-focused partner sites across LA County.
📞 (323) 234-3030 - CalFresh for Veterans (Food Stamps)
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
Monthly grocery assistance for eligible veterans.
Apply via DPSS LA County or call 📞 1-866-613-3777 - US VETS – Inglewood Food Pantry
https://usvets.org/locations/inglewood/
Provides food boxes and hot meals to enrolled veterans. - SOVA Community Food & Resource Program
https://www.jfsla.org
Offers groceries, hygiene supplies, and case management.
📞 (818) 988-7682 - St. Barnabas Church – Eagle Rock
📍 2109 Chickasaw Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041
🕚 Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Offers free boxes of fresh produce, meat, and dairy. No ID required. Arrive early.
Details Here - World Harvest Food Bank
📍 3100 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Offers a cartful of groceries (~150 lbs) for a $40 donation or in exchange for volunteer hours. Serves veterans and low-income residents.
More Info - VA Greater Los Angeles Food Distributions
📍 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073
🕚 Mondays 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Building 329)
🕛 Wednesdays 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Building 304)
Offers fresh produce and shelf-stable items to veterans. No appointment needed.
Program Details - Find a Pantry Near You
Use the LA Food Bank’s Pantry Locator Tool to search for nearby food pantries by zip code.