Food Program

Many neighbors in our community are one job loss or medical crisis away from food insecurity. Foothill Unity Center leads the fight against hunger and poor nutrition in the San Gabriel Foothills through our food distribution, community kitchen and nutrition education programs. (See Food Distributions Times or visit our Event Calendar for Upcoming Events)

Our Food Program translates to 3 million pounds of food annually through daily distributions that include: Bag lunches and hygiene kits to the homeless; Homebound grocery deliveries for seniors and disabled persons who are isolated, sick, and shut-in; Emergency family food to those that have the ability to cook and store food; and Pet food for those who can’t afford to feed their beloved pets.

Nutritious Food Pantry

We continue to be driven to improve the quality of our food and services. In 2021, after a year and a half of extensive training, our Center was awarded the title of Nutritious Food Pantry by LA Regional Foodbank. Our goal is to improve the lives and health of our neighbors in need through education and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables.

FOOD SERVICES

For those that can store and cook foods

Food distributions are available to clients three days a week at both our Monrovia and Pasadena locations. The volume and variety of available food depends on what we receive from our donors and partners, but we try to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and bread whenever possible. Once per month, clients are able to receive a fresh or frozen protein item like meat or fish, when available. Clients can attend in their cars via drive-thru or walk up with their own bags, wagons, or other means to transport the food home.

Monrovia: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-11:30am.

Pasadena: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11:30am.

Unhoused Persons

Unhoused persons without the amenities to store or to cook food are welcome to come pick up bagged lunches that are packaged to feed a person over 1 to 2 days. These lunches can be accessed up to three times per week. A freshly prepared breakfast is also available at our Monrovia location on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11:30am. Personal hygiene kits are also available and can be picked up once per week.

Homebound Grocery Deliveries

With the help of volunteers and part-time drivers, Foothill Unity Center makes it a point to reach folks who are unable to attend our food distributions, including homebound seniors and disabled persons, by delivering groceries to their homes once a month. This has proven to be a welcome source of contact for an otherwise isolated population.

Pet Food Bank

Local pet shelters are overflowing because people struggling to survive cannot afford to feed their pets. Our Pet Food Bank helps hundreds of families keep their beloved pets. Pet food is available at our food distributions on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on donations we receive from individuals, retailers, and businesses throughout the community. To learn more visit our Pet Food Bank Page.