We can’t end homelessness but we do our part to keep it at bay.

Families receive food, clothing, and other supportive services.
  • We give out fresh groceries to over 400 people every week
  • We provide clothing from our Thrift Shop
  • We offer a permanent mailing address
  • We help with obtaining social services
We keep families who are on the edge of trouble from falling into the downward spiral that is life on the streets. With the help of the community we give aid and comfort to families that are struggling so they can stay safe and secure in their homes.

Our employees and volunteers give service and get smiles and gratitude in return. Families receive groceries each week – thanks to our generous sponsors we usually collect plenty of food each week – and we never run short of clients in need of help. Please join us and become a part of this mission serving the South Bay Los Angeles.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and volunteers

for making this year's Gala a success!

Success Stories!

Sandy had been living on the streets for years.

Throughout these long, frightening years, South Bay Outreach Center became her “safe heaven”.  Sandy had her mail delivered here. We helped her through the process of getting a debit card and replacement phone. She also selected clothing and a warm blanket through the women’s clothing outreach program for the cool nights in the South Bay Area. 

Recently, she came to see us and she was very excited. Sandy said, “It finally happened! I got my own place!  I now can lay my head down and not be afraid.  Thank you for everything”.
One day, Tom came in to our office frazzled and frustrated. The relocation of his family from the south to the South Bay didn’t go as planned.

He needed a California identification card to apply for a job, but also needed a permanent address so the card could be issued. Tom is also receiving food for himself, his wife and their five children. The children picked out clothes to get ready for school. Tom is happy and grateful for the support of HOY South Bay Outreach Center.
Mary has lived in her car for the last 11 years.

Throughout those years, South Bay Outreach has supported her with food, clothing, hygiene kits, and a permanent mailing address.

Just last week, we told her that the City of Torrance Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list was opening up. We reviewed the process with her, she applied, and she got on the list!  
August - all month!
Community Collection
Please donate these items!

A Typical Day -  50-60 Families Pick-up their Weekly Groceries. This Happens 6 Days a Week!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Make a Financial Contribution
  • Donate Goods to the Thrift Store
  • Food Outreach
  • Thrift Store
  • Garden Shop
  • Office Reception
Our sponsors provide gifts-in-kind or funds
  • Shop/Donate at the Thrift Store
  • Shop at the Garden Shop
DO YOU NEED HELP?

SERVICES

CONNECT TO US

Subscribe to our Newsletter

South Bay Outreach Center gratefully acknowledges a grant from American Trucks.com to support maintenance on our Food Outreach trucks. Your generosity helps keep our trucks on the road and collecting groceries for our clients.
CONTACT US

Visit Us
4046 Marine Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 (corner of Marine and Avis Avenues)
Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday

Email Us ed@hoy-southbay.org

Main Telephone Number: 310-675-1384
Social Service Telephone Number: 310-675-6412

If you are sending us a letter or a package,
South Bay Outreach Center, PO Box 1089, Lawndale, CA 90260
© Copyright 2020 South Bay Outreach Center. All rights reserved.

Federal Tax ID# 95-3879208

South Bay Outreach Center is a 501c3 non-profit charitable corporation, providing a variety of services in the South Bay Los Angeles community without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.