We are pleased to announce Project 29:11, A Community Development Corporation has been recognized as the Agency of the Month for October 2025. Our ongoing partnership has been exceptional, and we wholeheartedly commend their dedication and service to the people of Los Angeles.
Agency Grants
In late 2021, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank was notified about a significant grant available through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for infrastructure and capacity building. We used part of this grant to enhance the capabilities of our agency partners by purchasing essential equipment, such as cold storage units, pallet jacks, and shelving, as well as refrigerated vehicles. We distributed a survey to all active agencies during that time. Although we could not fulfill every request, we ultimately assisted 223 agencies with equipment and vehicles. These items were delivered over the course of 2022 to 2025 due to supply chain challenges.
In addition to the CDSS grant, over the past few years, we have utilized the support of various other grants to provide our agencies with specialized equipment and food purchases tailored to the specific requirements of each grant.
The Food Bank continues to pursue additional grants to directly support our partners. We will reach out to you if any new grant opportunities arise for your organization. We greatly value our agency partnerships in the fight against nutrition insecurity.
Onsite Shopping
To achieve a more equitable distribution, the food available during onsite shopping at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is allocated based on your agency's allocation factor, which we refer to as a max factor. Each agency is assigned a max factor based on the number of duplicated households your agency serves weekly. While there are other variables we take into consideration, such as programs offered by your agency, your agency’s distribution frequency, and the capacity to store food safely, the main criterion is the number of households served weekly.
If you feel the amount of food your agency is receiving should be adjusted, please send an email to agency-relations@lafoodbank.org so we can review the allocation factor.
Check In at the Food Bank
Requires a Photo ID
When checking in at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, agencies must provide their Agency ID card, a Photo ID card (a license, State ID, or other official documentation confirming the representative's name), and legibly write their name on the sign-in sheet.
These changes are implemented to enhance accountability and streamline our processes, ensuring that we continue to serve our communities effectively. Please see below a list of additional warehouse policies that must be adhered to while conducting business at the LA Regional Food Bank.
We recognize that many of our agencies offer special distributions or meal services during the holiday season. Please fill out the form below if your agency will be hosting any such events. A member of our team may contact you for more details if needed.
If your agency would like to confirm the order that they have placed, please reach out to a member of the Inventory Control Team before 11:00 a.m.
IOC can be reached at 323-234-3030 with the following extensions
125 - Paula Bass
184 - Carina Garcia
117 - Raquel Diaz
118 - Jojo Flores
193 - Sharlyn Tapia
Follow Up is Required If No Confirmation Email is Received
If you do not receive a confirmation email, your order has not been placed successfully. If this is the case, please contact a member of Agency Relations between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for assistance with processing your order through the system.
Orders not pushed through and a confirmation email sent by noon on the ordering deadline will not be processed. If you need assistance with order processing, please reach out to the following contacts:
Agencies may not add items to their cart outside of their ordering window. These items will not be held in your cart until it is time to place your order. Logging in the day before does not save products for your agency and will prevent the Agency Express system from processing orders correctly for other agencies.
Best Practices Highlight
Distribution Visibility
Is your distribution a bit difficult for community members to locate? If so, try the suggestions below:
Add signage to show the way to the food pantry
Add a map highlighting the path to the food pantry
Nutrition Services
Ingredient Highlight - Pumpkins
Pumpkins aren't just for carving—they're packed with vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants to keep you glowing and ghoul-ready all Halloween long!
TEFAP Reminder - using CDSS Approved Sign-in Sheets (EFA-7)
TEFAP Agencies MUST only use the CDSS-approved sign-in sheets during their food distributions. No modifications or additional information are to be noted on the sign-in sheets. Please ensure that all information fields are completed.
If you need a copy of the 2025 Sign-in Sheets, click on the button below.
Do you need a Sign in Sheet or Alternative Pick up form in a different language? Visit the LARFB website to view all of the translated forms via the button below.
Civil Rights Training is mandatory training for all staff of volunteers at TEFAP Sites who interact with participants. The Food Bank Agency Relations Team offers this training monthly.
Do you need a refresher course or have new team members who would benefit from learning about online ordering, agency shopping, monthly reporting, or food distribution policies? Please ask all your staff or long-standing volunteers to attend the next virtual Food Bank 101 training!
Refresher for Online Ordering and Monthly Reporting - Emergency Pantry and TEFAP Pantry Agencies
This refresher training is designed to review the fundamentals of monthly reporting and online ordering. If you need assistance with your reports, you are welcome to join us in this session to ask any questions you may need answered regarding your reports.
Extra Helpings Compliance Huddle (Extra Helpings Program Participants Only)
The EH online meeting is an excellent opportunity for participants to come together and share their thoughts and ideas on various topics. These include best practices, the basics of MealConnect entries, and open discussions about any questions you may have regarding the program. Online meetings will be held on the fourth Friday of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
Diaper Pantry Program Compliance Session (Diaper Participating Agencies Only)
Does your agency participate in the Diaper Program? We are conducting a 30-minute training session every third Thursday of the month. This will enable us to address some frequently asked questions and offer you guidance on how to effectively run a successful diaper giveaway distribution, including monthly reporting.
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