Adventist Community Services (ACS) is an outreach ministry of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. NAD ACS is the umbrella organization under which our local ACS center operates. Whittier ACS ministry seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our local community. Our ACS center operates a food pantry in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. We offer food, clothes, basic supplies, Bible study materials, and support groups to individuals and families in need. These services are provided year-round to all individuals, regardless of race or religious affiliation. For more information about the operating hours and services provided, use the contact information listed below.
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
from 3 – 5 pm
Whittier SDA Church gym
8841 Calmada Ave. Whittier, CA 90605
Call/Text: (562)758-2108
Email:
whittierfoodbank@gmail.com
Donations are welcome.
Drop offs are welcome when the Community Closet is open. 2nd & 4th Saturdays between 3 – 5 pm or by appointment.
To schedule a drop-off:
Call/Text: (626)536-7769
Need Help Now?
2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, where you can access information and obtain referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions.
Findhelp.org: is the largest network of free & reduced-cost social services in the United States. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area.
LA Regional Food Bank: Are you or someone you know in need of food assistance?
Find a partner agency near you.
Adventist Community Services: Find an ACS Center Near You
The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the state. Programs and services include Cal-Fresh Healthy Living, SNAP for Seniors, family caregiving. To find services in your local area and county, call 1-800-510-2020 or visit the CDA website.
Our Community Partners
Whittier First Day Coalition
Address: 12426 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, California 90602
Administration: 562-945-4304
Services: (562) 945-4304
Email: info@whittierfirstday.org
Disaster Related Services
Southern California Conference: Adventist Community Services (ACS): California Wildfire Services
LA Fires Mutual Aid Directory – Displaced Disabled Folks
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
For fire survivors looking for rentals, LAHSA offers the first month’s rent and deposit assistance.
Contact: Ananda Williams, Whittier LAHSA Program Director
Cell: (213)461-8610
Email: AWilliams@whittierfirstday.org
