We have heard from our agency partners about the need for greater availability of frozen protein. Unfortunately, we do not expect an increase in Meat and Poultry items through the government programs. To offset this, thanks to generous funding from the State of California's CalFood program and our own private fundraising, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is committed to continuously offering frozen meat and poultry to agencies on Agency Express as part of the normal ordering cycles. The plan is to sustain this through April 2025, if not longer. We welcome feedback. If you are running into issues or not seeing frozen animal protein on Agency Express, please reach out to the Agency Relations department.
As we continue to develop this, we are sure to encounter some growing pains, but we wanted to communicate our plan so our agencies can plan accordingly.
February 2026 Agency of the Month
We are pleased to announcethat Hollywood Lutheran Church has been recognized as the February 2026 Agency of the Month. Our ongoing partnership has been exceptional, and we wholeheartedly commend their dedication and service to the people of our community.
Warehouse Update
Holiday Schedule
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will be closed Monday, 02/16/2026 in observance of President's Day
ORDERS THAT ARE RECEIVED ON MONDAYS
you may reschedule your order for
Friday, 2/13/26 or Tuesday, 2/17/26
ALL ORDERS & APPOINTMENTS FOR
Friday, 2/13/26 and Saturday 2/14/26
place your Agency Express order on
Tuesday, 2/10/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, 2/11/26, before 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/17/26 and Wednesday 2/18/26
place your Agency Express order on
Wednesday, 2/11/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, 2/12/26, before 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 2/19/26
place your Agency Express order on
Thursday, 2/12/26 after 5:00 p.m. until Friday, 2/13/26, before 12:00 p.m.
ANTELOPE VALLEY AGENCIES
If your scheduled delivery is Monday, 2/16/26
Reschedule your delivery for Wednesday, 2/18/26
Place your Agency Express order on
Wednesday 2/11/26 after 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, 2/12/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Shopping Saturday 2/14/26 - City of Industry location open for Shopping from 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday Shopping appointments must be placed on Agency Express on Tuesday, 2/10/26, after 5:00 p.m., before Wednesday, 2/11/26, at 12:00 p.m.
The regular ordering schedule will resume for orders on
Friday, 2/20/26, with orders being placed
Tuesday, 2/17/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, 2/18/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Ordering Schedule
Scheduled Pick Up/ Delivery/ or Shopping
When to Place an Order or Schedule an Appointment
Thursday, 2/12/26
Regular Ordering Schedule
Place your order on Monday, 2/9/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Tuesday, 2/10/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Friday, 2/13/26
Ordering Schedule Affected by Holiday
Place your order on Tuesday, 2/10/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, 2/11/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2/14/26
Shopping open from
5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ordering Schedule Affected by Holiday
Place your order and Shopping appointment on Tuesday, 2/10/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, 2/11/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Monday, 2/16/26
NO ORDERS FOR MONDAY, 2/16/26
Food Bank Closed
Tuesday, 2/17/26
Ordering Schedule Affected by Holiday
Place your order on Wednesday, 2/11/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, 2/12/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/18/26
Ordering Schedule Affected by Holiday
Place your order on Wednesday, 2/11/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, 2/12/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, 2/19/26
Ordering Schedule Affected by Holiday
Place your order on Thursday, 2/12/26, after 5:00 p.m. until Friday, 2/13/26 before 12:00 p.m.
Pick Up Agencies: use the scheduler in Agency Express to select an appointment time for rescheduled dates.
Delivery Agencies: Request an appointment for delivery with
It is essential to adhere to best practices and requirements by ensuring that all food items are provided to every food recipient, regardless of their housing status. This means that whether a person has stable or temporary housing or is experiencing homelessness, they should have access to the complete range of food items available. By doing so, your agency will be actively supporting food security for all, allowing them to prepare nutritious meals.
Nutrition Services
Oats are like a cozy hug for your heart, helping lower bad cholesterol and keeping your arteries happy. Packed with fiber, they work behind the scenes to support healthy blood flow and steady cholesterol levels. Start your day with oats, and your heart gets a tasty little thank you every morning.
It is time to renew the TEFAP Civil Rights Training for 2026! The TEFAP Civil Rights Training will be due by March 31, 2026. All Agencies participating in the TEFAP program must submit the Civil Rights Training Documents directly to tefapcivilrights@lafoodbank.org by the deadline.
To ensure fairness and equality in the treatment and delivery of benefits for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), all participating TEFAP agencies must ensure that all food items are provided to every food recipient, regardless of their housing status. Participants are not required to accept TEFAP products that they cannot utilize. Non-compliance will result in a Civil Rights violation, as it constitutes unequal treatment of the beneficiary’s rights.
Agency Training Calendar - February 2026
Civil Rights Training (TEFAP Participants Only)
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 do you have new team members who would benefit from learning about online ordering, agency shopping, monthly reporting, or food distribution policies? Please invite all your staff and 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!
We're having a training session on compliance for the Neighbor Intake Program. We'll go over the important rules that need to be followed to keep everything running smoothly. Whether you're new to the program or simply need a quick refresher, this compliance training will provide you with valuable guidance. Online meetings will be held on the following Tuesdays.
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 on the third Thursday of each 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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