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Santa Monica Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Aid Foundation of Los AngelesFree legal help
Websitelafla.org
Phone800-399-4529
Address1640 5th St, Suite 124, Santa Monica, CA 90401
HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for phone intake

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles runs a Santa Monica office that offers free legal help to low-income residents. Its lawyers handle housing rights, family law, and public benefits cases. Call the intake line to ask if you qualify. Income limits apply, with help based on federal poverty guidelines.1

Bet Tzedek Legal ServicesFree legal help
Websitebettzedek.org
Phone323-939-0506
Address3250 Wilshire Blvd, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
HoursCall for hours

Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services across Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica. Its attorneys help tenants, workers, older adults, and families with housing, benefits, and consumer issues. Call the main number to ask about intake.2

Food

St. Joseph CenterFood pantry
Websitestjosephctr.org
Phone310-396-6468 ext. 301
Address204 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
HoursCall for food pantry hours

St. Joseph Center runs a food pantry and the Bread and Roses Cafe from its Venice location, just south of Santa Monica. The pantry gives groceries to individuals and families, and the cafe serves hot meals. Call the front desk to ask about pantry hours and what to bring.3

Westside Food BankFood bank
Websitewsfb.org
Phone310-828-6016
Address1710 22nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
HoursCall for hours

Westside Food Bank is a warehouse hub that supplies free food to 60 partner agencies across the Westside. It does not hand out food directly to individuals. Call to find a partner pantry near you.4

Social services

The People Concern Access CenterHomeless services
Websitethepeopleconcern.org
Phone310-450-4050
Address503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; closed the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month

The People Concern Access Center is the Westside entry point for adults facing homelessness. Staff assess housing needs and connect people to interim housing, meals, showers, laundry, and other support. Walk in during drop-in hours or call first.5

WISE & Healthy AgingServices for older adults
Websitewiseandhealthyaging.org
Phone310-394-9871
Address1527 4th St, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
HoursMonday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

WISE & Healthy Aging helps older adults in Santa Monica live at home with support. Its care managers arrange Meals on Wheels, transportation, and referrals to adult day care and caregiver services. Call to ask about an intake.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Home page. The intake number and phone hours are from the home page. The Santa Monica office address is from a LAFLA letter on its own site: Letter to the City of Los Angeles. LAFLA’s 2024 Annual Report confirms the Santa Monica office offers the full range of LAFLA services. ↩

  2. Bet Tzedek, Home page. The address and phone number are from the Bet Tzedek home page. Hours are not listed on the site; call ahead to confirm them. ↩

  3. St. Joseph Center, Home page and Get Help. The address and front desk number are from the St. Joseph Center site. The pantry is at the Venice location. Food pantry hours are not listed on the site; call ahead to confirm them. ↩

  4. Westside Food Bank, Home page. The home page states the food bank supplies 60 partner agencies and its partner agencies pick up the food and deliver it to neighbors in need. The address and phone number are from a Los Angeles County DPSS resource guide dated September 2026: PA 6284 Workfare and Community Service Resource Guide. ↩

  5. The People Concern, Get Help. The Access Center address, phone number, and hours are from the Get Help page on the People Concern site. ↩

  6. WISE & Healthy Aging, Care Management. The address, phone number, and hours are from the Care Management page on the WISE site. The page lists Meals on Wheels setup, transportation, and referrals to adult day care and caregiver services. ↩

  1. Santa Rosa Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Simi Valley Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. South Gate Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. Stockton Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. Sunnyvale Local Assistance Programs, California.
  6. Temecula Local Assistance Programs, California.
  7. Thousand Oaks Local Assistance Programs, California.
  8. Torrance Local Assistance Programs, California.
  9. Tracy Local Assistance Programs, California.
  10. Vacaville Local Assistance Programs, California.

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