🌟 Help Families Facing SNAP Delays
Many families in our community are currently facing delays in receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and we can all help make a difference! Below are ways to assist, along with a list of local food resources available to those in need.
💙 Ways You Can Assist
1. Donate Food
Support SMMUSD’s Weekend Bag Program organized by Samohi’s Hunger Awareness Club. You can donate directly through the Amazon Wishlist by scanning the QR code in the flyer.
2. Donate to Local Food Banks
Help stock the shelves of the Westside Food Bank.
📍 1710 22nd Street, Santa Monica
🕖 Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
3. Advocate for Families
Your voice matters! Contact your Congressional representatives to share how this crisis is affecting our community. Visit capta.org and go to the “Take Action” page to send an email and sign up for advocacy updates.
🧡 Local Food Resources
What I Need App – Locate nearby food banks
FindHelp.org – Search food support by ZIP code
Feeding America – National food bank locator
ShelterApp.org – Access to local food resources
SMMUSD Weekend Bag Program
Contact our Bilingual Community Liaison, Elena Uliantzeff, for more information:
📧 euliantzeff@smmusd.org
CRC West LA Food Pantry
🍎 Free food every Friday at 2 p.m. (arrive by 1 p.m. for first come, first serve)
📍 11173 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Venice Family Clinic Free Food Markets
🥕 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
📍 2509 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
St. Joseph Center
🍞 Fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs, and meat
🕗 Monday & Wednesday, 10–11:50 a.m.
🕐 Tuesday & Thursday, 12–2:50 p.m.
📍 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA 90291
🪪 Bring ID for proof of Westside address
Together, we can make sure every family in our community has the food and support they need during this challenging time. Thank you for helping make a difference!
