St. Francis Center

St. Francis Center Serving Hope to all in need. We provide hunger relief & supportive services to our community. Since 1972, St. Join our team and serve up hope at St.

Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community. Francis Center by donating or volunteering today.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at St. Francis Center!We hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones and, of co...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at St. Francis Center!

We hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones and, of course, enjoy the World Cup! 😊💙⚽

En observancia de este día tan importante, St. Francis Center estará cerrado el viernes 19 de junio. Invitamos a nuestra...
06/17/2026

En observancia de este día tan importante, St. Francis Center estará cerrado el viernes 19 de junio.

Invitamos a nuestra comunidad a tomar este tiempo para reflexionar, aprender y honrar el significado de Juneteenth.

In observance of this important day, St. Francis Center will be closed on Friday, June 19. We encourage our community to...
06/17/2026

In observance of this important day, St. Francis Center will be closed on Friday, June 19.

We encourage our community to take this time to reflect, learn, and honor the significance of Juneteenth.

06/17/2026

This Father’s Day, our staff and dedicated volunteers created a special shopping experience just for the dads we serve.

We rarely see many of our SFC dads because they work tirelessly to provide for their families. Their dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance inspire us, and we were honored to celebrate them meaningfully.

A heartfelt thank you to our faithful donors. Your generosity made this celebration possible and reminded these hardworking dads that their community sees them, values them, and appreciates all they do.

To all the fathers in our St. Francis Center family and beyond, we wish you a very Happy Father’s Day!

🎉 Happy Father’s Day from St. Francis Center! 🎉In honor of the amazing dads of St. Francis Center, we’re celebrating YOU...
06/12/2026

🎉 Happy Father’s Day from St. Francis Center! 🎉

In honor of the amazing dads of St. Francis Center, we’re celebrating YOU this Father’s Day!

Join us on Tuesday, June 16, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for a special event filled with appreciation, respect, and gratitude. Enjoy a fun shopping experience created especially for our dads as we celebrate all that you do.

📌 Please remember to bring your pantry card for entry.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

A heartfelt thank you to for sending such an incredible team to serve at St. Francis Center!Your volunteers poured thei...
06/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to for sending such an incredible team to serve at St. Francis Center!

Your volunteers poured their hearts into every task, chopping potatoes and cucumbers and lifting boxes filled with fresh produce and meat to be distributed to families in need. And through it all, you served with joyful smiles, kindness, and compassionate spirits.

Because of your generosity and willingness to serve, our neighbors were reminded that they are seen, valued, and cared for.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and support. Thank you for helping us continue Serving Hope to our community!

A special shout-out to the students and staff from for making St. Francis Center a “must-do” stop during their week-lon...
06/06/2026

A special shout-out to the students and staff from for making St. Francis Center a “must-do” stop during their week-long mission trip to Los Angeles.

These young men demonstrated a strong commitment to service, helping bring hope to low-income families through our pantry and food distribution programs. In addition to volunteering, they took part in an educational tour of our facilities to learn more about our mission and the impact of our work in the community.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve. We were honored to have you with us and grateful for the difference you made during your visit.

St. Francis Center’s May 2026 newsletter is hot off the presses, and we’d love for you to take a look!Visit .org and cli...
06/06/2026

St. Francis Center’s May 2026 newsletter is hot off the presses, and we’d love for you to take a look!

Visit .org and click on the Newsletter tab to read inspiring stories of hope, service, and impact made possible through your support.

Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you!

06/05/2026

At St. Francis Center, volunteers are the heart of our mission, and Janette and her daughter Melanie are shining examples of what compassionate service looks like.

This faithful mother-daughter duo volunteer week after week, serving our unhoused breakfast guests with kindness, warmth, and genuine love. Whether they’re offering a warm meal, a smile, or a listening ear, they remind every person they meet that they are seen, valued, and cared for.

Service is powerful. Sharing that commitment across generations is even more inspiring. Janette and Melanie beautifully demonstrate how love in action can strengthen a community and bring hope to others.

We are so grateful for our incredible volunteers!

Interested in volunteering with us? Visit St. Francis Center Los Angeles and click on the Volunteer tab to learn more.

06/02/2026

Bishop Matthew Elshoff, OFM Cap., auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles responsible for the Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region, honored us with his presence recently.

As a Franciscan, Bishop Matt needed little explanation to immediately understand our mission: “to feed, serve, and walk with the poor as a community of hope in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.”

During his visit, he toured the facility, learned about our many programs and met with staff, volunteers, and guests. He offered a listening ear, words of encouragement, and a beautiful blessing to both our staff and the participants of Friday Senior Bingo.

Thank you, Bishop Matt! Please come back soon!

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1835 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA
90015

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Monday 7am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 2:30pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm

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