Immanuel Presbyterian Church — Food Pantry

Immanuel Presbyterian Church has two food options in Los Angeles, California: pantry groceries for the community and ready-to-eat meals for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Most pantry foods need refrigeration or preparation. For someone without a kitchen or reliable cold storage, the prepared-meal option may be the more practical choice.

Use the Berendo Street pantry entrance for food service rather than the church’s main contact entrance. Meals and hygiene kits for unhoused neighbors are available on food distribution days. The church’s food assistance programs also include separate services with their own schedules and enrollment arrangements.

Before a first pantry visit, ask the church about income or residency criteria, identification and any advance registration. Confirm what applies to groceries specifically, rather than using another church program’s requirements as a pantry checklist. You can also explain whether you need food that is ready to eat.

For public benefits that may help alongside local food assistance, explore NHREA’s federal assistance information.