The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will be closed for an all-staff event on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Closure dates may affect your agency's ORDERING, PICK UP, and DELIVERY SCHEDULES. Click on the button to review the ordering schedule for the closure date and plan accordingly. 

Reminder: The regular ordering schedule is below. Shopping appointments must be placed in advance at the same interval as pick up or delivery orders. If you are in need of an emergency, last-minute shopping appointment, please contact a member of Agency Relations, and they will assist in placing a next day Shopping Appointment between 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Early morning next-day shopping appointments are no longer available. 

All agencies participating in programs with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank have signed an Agency Agreement, of which all points are required to be adhered to in order to remain in good standing with the Food Bank. 

Important Points to Remember

When submitting orders through Agency Express, it is imperative to only request cases of freezer and cooler items that can be securely stored in designated freezer or refrigerator units from the time of delivery or pick up until distribution. It is vital for all agencies to uphold food safety standards at their facilities to prevent foodborne illnesses by correctly handling food items.

If you have completed your SAM.gov registration and provided your Unique Entity Identification (UEI), thank you. 

This is a reminder to agencies who have not completed and obtained the required Unique Entity Identification (UEI) through SAM.gov to please do so as soon as possible. 

Agencies that have not completed the request will not be placed on hold at this time. However, when we are notified by the California Department of Social Services that we must place agencies on hold that have not completed this requirement, we will do so. We do not know how much advance notice LARFB and our partners will receive before we place accounts on hold. This is why it is very important for your agency to continue to work towards obtaining your UEI.

Remember to use the name of your organization and your agency’s address when requesting your agency's UEI. All agencies must apply for their own Unique Entity Identification even if your agency is part of a 501(c)3 umbrella i.e. SDA’s, Catholic Conference, Salvation Army, etc. If, during the validation process, you are required to submit any type of document, we recommend submitting a bank statement or utility bill for validation; not your 501c3 or articles of incorporation, since the address on these documents may not match your address.

Once your agency has completed the registration, kindly fill out the following LARFB - UEI Agency Form to provide your Unique Entity Identification to our TEFAP team. If your agency did not make the record public, please use the LARFB - UEI Agency Form to upload a copy of UEI registration after saving the file and/or taking a screenshot.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Milly Carreon at mcarreon@lafoodbank.org

Looking for a healthy on-the-go snack? Try these fiber-filled Banana Oat Energy Bites to keep you moving as you tackle your day!

Looking for ways to reduce your sodium intake without losing flavor? Try herbs and spices! Display this flyer at your next distribution to give your neighbors easy ideas for making great dishes

Please note that we will continue to bring in various donated produce items in addition to the TEFAP produce listed on Agency Express. To encourage the use of these items, our Nutrition Service Team has created these handouts that you may provide to your neighbors along with these items when ordered. 

Please note that no minors are allowed on Food Bank Property. We understand that agencies occasionally allow minors to volunteer for their programs. However, due to safety constraints, minors are prohibited on Food Bank Property during Order Pick Up or Shopping. 

We kindly ask that you prioritize your safety by wearing appropriate clothing and shoes on our premises. This includes wearing closed-toe shoes to protect your feet from any hazards in the warehouse environment. Additionally, wearing comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement will help prevent any accidents or injuries during your visit. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and secure pick-up experience.

To avoid congestion and ensure safety, only up to three agency representatives are permitted to assist with loading outside your vehicle. Any additional representatives must wait inside the vehicle or in our designated waiting area away from the traffic line of forklifts and other equipment.

Congratulations to the Church of the Redeemer of the Assembly of God for being recognized as the LA Regional Food Bank's Agency of the Month for April 2024! Their commitment to serving the community for more than four decades in partnership with the Food Bank has significantly impacted the lives of those in need. We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come.  

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank