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Norwalk Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Norwalk, California that provide legal aid, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the California page.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)Free civil legal help
Websitelafla.org 
Phone(800) 399-4529
Phone hoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Long Beach office601 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

LAFLA provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Los Angeles County, including help with housing, family law, domestic violence, immigration, government benefits and consumer issues. Its nearest office to Norwalk is in Long Beach. Call to find out whether you qualify.1

Norwalk Self-Help Resource CenterFree help with court forms
Websitelafla.org 
Address12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Room 104, Norwalk, CA 90650
HoursMonday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Self-Help Resource Center gives free help with court forms and family law issues. It is open to anyone, regardless of income.2

Food

Norwalk Social Services Center Emergency Food PantryEmergency food for Norwalk residents
Websitenorwalkca.gov 
Phone(562) 929-5544
Address11929 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

The Emergency Food Pantry is run by the City of Norwalk for Norwalk residents. Call ahead to confirm current pantry hours.3

Cerritos College Falcon’s NestMonthly food distribution
Websitecerritos.edu 
Address11110 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
HoursEvery fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, in Lot 1

Cerritos College runs a monthly food distribution on campus with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Food is available to students and members of the local community. Check the Falcon’s Nest page for the next distribution date, since some dates vary.4

Social services

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource CenterFree health, wellness and social service supports
Websitecommunityresourcecenterla.org 
Phone(562) 651-6060
Address11721 Rosecrans Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Community Resource Center offers free health and wellness programs, free social service supports and private rooms for telehealth visits with medical providers. It serves plan members and the broader community.5

Harbor Regional Center Family Resource CenterSupport for people with developmental disabilities and their families
Websiteharborrc.org 
Phone(562) 526-2115
Address12110 Walnut Street, Norwalk, CA 90650
HoursMonday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

The Family Resource Center serves individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends and service providers in Norwalk and nearby communities.6

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Get help  and Locations . ↩

  2. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Referrals and links  (lists the Norwalk Self-Help Resource Center address and hours). ↩

  3. City of Norwalk, Homelessness resources and services  (lists the Social Services Center address and phone). ↩

  4. Cerritos College, Food Bank Distribution . ↩

  5. L.A. Care Health Plan, Community Resource Center opens in Norwalk  and Important phone numbers . ↩

  6. Harbor Regional Center, Visit our Family Resource Centers . ↩

  1. Oakland Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Sacramento Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. San Diego Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. San Francisco Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. San Jose Local Assistance Programs, California.

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