COA is a nondenominational, nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for 27 years. We are not a church but we follow faith-based teachings that tell us to provide compassionate assistance to those in need. We are compelled by the need around us to feed the hungry, and shelter the homeless, provide spiritual support to the emotionally weak, heal the sick…and to ultimately teach them the skills necessary to reach and sustain self-sufficiency. COA seeks to improve the quality of life of the people we serve. However, “quality†is just a concept when you don’t have a roof over your head, a blanket to shield you from the cold, or food to feed your hungry children. More than two decades of service have taught us that these clients are best served by first stabilizing their daily existence including respite from cold and hunger, protection from exposure to the elements and the dangers of the street, and relief from despair. Many of these needs can be met through the combined services of COA and other local agencies. With assistance and support, struggling families and individuals are encouraged and motivated toward secure, independent and decent lives. COA provides a warm meal, twice a day, five days a week to anyone at our doorstep. In 2008 COA provided meals for 84,000.00 and 2009 increased to 98,000.00, with the demands increasing on a daily basis. COA provides groceries twice a week, eight times a month, every month, to many families. Clothing is available once a week and furniture provided upon availability. Hot Meal Schedule: BREAKFAST: Served every Monday-Friday 7:00-8:00 am; LUNCH: Served on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday every month 11:00-12:00 am & the last 2 Sundays every month 11:30 am-12:30 pm; DINNER: Served every Monday- Friday 4:30-5:30 pm; The third Sunday at 3:00 three Mother Teresa nuns and Father Scott will serve a wonderful meal. Other Services: Every Tuesday and Thursday food bank 9:00-12:00 am; Every Friday clothing and furniture given out 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (562) 432-1440 to book your appointment.
Address :
515 E Third St,
Long Beach, CA 90802.
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Help Residents of Cities:
- Long Beach
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
Appointments
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7.
For the full set of services, you can call (562) 432-1440 to book your appointment. Staff can also answer any questions you may have.
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Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.