Culver City Wrapping Up Its Emergency Relief Food Drive

CULVER CITY, CA — As reopenings begin, Culver City will offer its last day of service for the Emergency Relief Food Drive on June 22, city officials announced this week.

Other food resources will remain available for locals:

• CalFresh monthly benefits help low-income households buy the food they need for proper nutrition. Benefits are used to buy food but may not be used to buy alcohol, cigarettes, or paper items. To learn more, watch this short CalFresh video. Also, a college student is eligible for “work study” or has a $0 expected family contribution, they can choose CalFresh to add valuable dollars to their food budget. Learn more and apply at the Get CalFresh website. Milk, bread, and hope. Now available at your corner store. If you’re struggling to feed yourself or your family right now, apply for CalFresh monthly benefits for groceries.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Benefits are Increasing this Summer - From June – September, WIC customers will receive an extra $35/month per eligible household member to buy fruits, veggies and other WIC eligible foods. If you’re pregnant and/or have children age 5 and under, you may be eligible for WIC benefits. Text APPLY to 91997 or visit to sign up today on the WIC website.
• LA Food Bank COVID-19 cases may be falling, but hunger persists. LA County continues to host drive-through food distribution with our partner, the LA Food Bank. Find out more online.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, about 42 million Americans may not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.