South Los Angeles Families Invited to Holiday Food Distribution With Free Meal Boxes
South Los Angeles families are invited to register for a holiday food distribution hosted by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, offering free meal boxes and gifts to support community members in need! We discuss it here!
South Los Angeles Families Invited to Holiday Food Distribution With Free Meal Boxes
By: Omar Cook
Los Angeles, CA — Families across South Los Angeles are invited to take part in a Holiday Food Distribution hosted by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass this Saturday, December 20, in Leimert Park. The event is designed to support households experiencing financial hardship by providing holiday meal boxes, including a turkey, along with gifts for children.
This community-focused effort is made possible with support from Amazon and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, ensuring families can access nutritious food during the holiday season.
Who Is Eligible?
The holiday food distribution is open to families who reside in South Los Angeles, specifically within Service Planning Area 6 (SPA 6). This includes communities such as:
Crenshaw District
Watts
Hyde Park
Surrounding South LA neighborhoods
To ensure fair access, one registration per household is permitted. Duplicate registrations will be voided so that as many families as possible can receive support.
Why Registration Matters
Registration is required to guarantee your household receives a holiday food box. By registering in advance, organizers can:
Prepare the correct food box size for your household
Provide age-appropriate gifts for children
Offer a Priority Check-In Lane for faster service and reduced wait times
While walk-ups may be served if supplies remain, service is not guaranteed without registration. Families are strongly encouraged to sign up before arriving.
What to Bring on Event Day
Registered families should come prepared with:
Registration confirmation (printed or digital screenshot with QR code)
A portable cart or wagon to help transport food boxes, groceries, and gifts
Walk-Up Information
Families who are unable to register may attempt to attend as walk-ups; however, walk-up service will only occur after all registered families have been served, and supplies may be limited. Expect possible wait times. Registration remains the best way to ensure support.
How to Sign Up
Many registration slots are still available. Families in need—or those who know someone who could benefit—are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.
Register here for a Holiday Meal Box (including a turkey):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVUcwXRFfULk5sxEzBif-qCP1KYrcRSTX9NZrv3sl3VRQgzA/viewform?pli=1
Spread the Word
This holiday season is about community care and collective support. If you know a family, neighbor, or friend in South Los Angeles who could use assistance, please share this information and encourage them to register.
Events like this remind us of the power of coming together to ensure no family is left behind during the holidays.
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