Emergency Food Resources
El Monte City School District provides the children of our community with four daily meals through its grab-and-go meal distribution program, operated from four sites from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Meals are available to families with children ages 18 and younger. Children need not be present during meal pickup.
EMCSD Meal Program Distribution Sites
El Monte, CA 91732
10226 E. Lower Azusa Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
2611 N. Potrero Ave.
4020 Gibson Road
El Monte, CA 9173
El Monte/ South El Monte Emergency Resources Association
The mission of the El Monte/ South El Monte Emergency Resources Association shall be to prevent homelessness and maintain stability by providing the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter for families and individuals in times of crisis. To make an appointment, call (626) 444-7269
Food Bank Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
**By appointment only
Our Saviour Center's Food Pantry
Our Saviour Center's Food Pantry supports the community with access to healthy food options, fresh produce, and access to healthy cooking classes. The Food Pantry is locations at:
4368 Santa Anita Ave.
El Monte CA 91731
Food Pantry Hours
Tuesday and Thursdays
10 AM - 1 PM
No appointment necessary
Food Pantry - Drive-up Service
The City of El Monte, Our Savior Center, LA Regional Food Bank, Mountain View School District, and the Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis partnered to bring a drive-up Food Pantry to the City of El Monte. To register click the link.
https://monte.campaignrep.org/…/upc…/el-monte-food-resources
Registration is not mandated but will help with a speedy checkout. The food pantry is on a first-come, first-served basis regardless of registration.
2740 Mt. View Road.
El Monte, CA 91732
Food Pantry Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays
10 AM - 1 PM
Additional Food Distribution Sites
Our partner, El Monte Union High School District is also distributing meals ever high school district is distributing meals Monday - Friday from 9 am - 12 pm at the following locations:
3048 Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
4921 Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733