Donation Drives

In an effort to assist our unsheltered neighbors in the City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation & Environment hosts several donation drives each year. We collect items at City facilities and then deliver them to organizations who can distribute them to those in need.


SCHEDULE


Donation Drive Start End Items Accepted
Men's, Women's, Kid's Clothing1/5/263/6/26Clean new and gently used clothing for children and adults 
Non perishable food 3/9/265/8/26Unopened unexpired canned foods and dry goods 
Toiletries 5/11/26 7/2/26 Unused, unopened hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving needs, etc.
New and Used Toy 7/6/26 9/4/26 New school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, folders, erasers, calculators, etc.
(Packets) Condiments and Utensils 9/7/26 11/6/26 New and gently used toys
Blankets and Socks 11/9/26 1/8/27 New and gently used blankets and socks of any size


PUBLIC DROP-OFF LOCATIONS


Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm at the following locations. Please note that locations will be closed on City-observed holidays.

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
1149 S. Broadway
Los Angeles
Lobby

CITY OF LOS ANGELES EMPLOYEE DROP-OFF 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
5th Floor-Across from lunchroom		 La Kretz / LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
525 S. Hewitt St. Los Angeles
Lobby desk
LAX Airport (LAWA)
Police HQ lunch room
9160 Loyola Blvd. Los Angeles
Admin Building: East/West Lobby