What to know
- We host several donation drives throughout the year to assist our neighbors in the City of Los Angeles.
- You can drop off items Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at designated locations. All public drop-off locations are closed on City-observed holidays.
- We rotate our collection themes every two months, taking everything from food and toiletries to clothing and school supplies.
- Your donations are delivered to local organizations that distribute them directly to Angelenos in need.
- Through LASAN Gives, we sometimes add additional donation drives for specific causes.
How we support our neighbors
By collecting and distributing essential items, we help ensure our unsheltered neighbors have the clothing, food, and hygiene products they need to thrive. We manage these donation drives year-round across the City of Los Angeles, partnering with local charities and organizations to get your generous contributions directly into the hands of those who need them most.
The Impact of Giving
Every small item can make a big difference in our community. For example, during our non-perishable food drives, we collect unopened canned goods to help feed Angelenos facing hunger. Through our "LASAN Gives Back" program, our staff also volunteers at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. In just four short hours, our team was able to pack over 4,000 food kits!
We even collect sealed, unused takeout utensils and condiment packets. Donated items are given to the Midnight Mission and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, providing flavors and convenience to those in need while keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill.
2026-2027 Donation Schedule
- January 5 to March 6: Clean, new, and gently used clothing for children and adults.
- March 9 to May 8: Unopened, unexpired non-perishable canned foods and dry goods.
- May 11 to July 2: Unused, unopened toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving needs, etc.).
- July 6 to September 4: New school supplies (backpacks, notebooks, pencils) and new or gently used toys.
- September 7 to November 6: Sealed, unused takeout condiment packets and utensils.
- November 9 to January 8, 2027: New and gently used blankets and socks of any size.
Public Drop-Off Locations
Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following LASAN locations.
- East Valley District Yard: 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley
- West LA District Yard: 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles
- West Valley District Yard: 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge
- Harbor District Yard: 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro
- North Central District Yard: 452 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles
- Public Works Building (Lobby): 1149 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles Employee Drop-Off Locations
City of Los Angeles employees can also drop off donations at the following internal locations.
- City Hall: 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles (Board of Public Works Office, Room 361)
- Central Library: 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles (Lower Level 1 Staff Workroom)
- Public Works Building: 1149 S. Broadway, Los Angeles (9th & 10th Floor Lobbies, and 5th Floor across from lunchroom)
- La Kretz / LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI): 525 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles (Lobby desk)
- LAX Airport (LAWA): 9160 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles (Police HQ lunch room, Admin Building: East/West Lobby)