Community Resources for Food, Housing, and Utility Support
Northridge & San Fernando Valley – Los Angeles County
Why These Resources Matter
Stress from food, housing, and utility insecurity can make diabetes and high blood pressure harder to control. These local programs can help reduce stress, improve access to food and stable housing, and support your long-term health.
🍎 Food Assistance
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
· Provides free food distribution sites across the San Fernando Valley
· No insurance required
· Many locations serve Spanish-speaking clients
· Website helps find nearby food pantries by ZIP code
North Valley Caring Services
· Local food pantry serving Northridge and nearby communities
· Fresh food, groceries, and basic household items
· Spanish assistance available
CalFresh
· Monthly food benefits (EBT) to help buy groceries
· Can apply online or with help in Spanish
· Using CalFresh does not affect medical care or emergency services
🏠 Housing & Financial Stability
LA Family Housing
· Helps prevent homelessness
· Rental assistance, housing navigation, and case management
· Serves adults at risk of losing housing
Housing Rights Center
· Free counseling for tenants
· Help with eviction prevention and landlord disputes
· Services available in Spanish
211 Los Angeles (Dial 2-1-1)
· Free, confidential help by phone or online
· Connects you to housing, food, financial aid, and legal services
· Available in Spanish, 24/7
💡 Utility Assistance (Electricity, Gas, Water)
LIHEAP
· Helps pay electric and gas bills
· Emergency assistance available if services may be shut off
Southern California Edison
· Offers payment plans and medical baseline programs
· Reduced bills for eligible low-income households
SoCalGas
· Assistance programs and payment flexibility
· Spanish customer support available
🏥 Health & Social Support
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
· Federally Qualified Health Center
· Primary care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health
· Spanish-speaking staff
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
· Counseling and emotional support
· Helpful for stress, grief, and family separation
· Services offered regardless of ability to pay
📌 Helpful Tips
· Ask clinic staff for a social worker or care coordinator—they can help apply for these programs
· Bring any letters about rent, utilities, or food benefits to your appointment
· These services are confidential and meant to support your health