CalFresh for Individuals or Families: Apply for an EBT card with money for food at getcalfresh.org or call (888) 613-3777.
WIC: Apply for free food for moms, babies and children under 5 at phfewic.org/apply or call (888) 942-9675.
Free internet: If you want to apply online for the above programs but don’t have reliable access to internet, you can find a list of Wifi hotspots near you by visiting findwifi.lacounty.gov or dialing 211.
Find Food through 211: Visit 211la.org/food-resources or dial 211 to locate food resources near you.
Food Banks In South El Monte
San Gabriel Valley Service Center: 1441 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte. Phone: (626) 575-5431 *Must call for an appointment.
San Gabriel Valley Family Center: 2144 Tyler Ave., South El Monte. Phone: (626) 442-5470
El Monte Wesleyan Christian Church: 2400 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte. Phone: (626) 274-8444
Senior Meals: The City of South El Monte Senior Services Division provides nutritious meals for seniors Monday through Friday at the South El Monte Senior Center. For more information call (626) 448-0131.