I've been in search of a non-profit location to donate clothes and other items, and was very happy…read morewhen I called Catholic Charities of Los Angeles and was referred to this location. I was really hesitant about donating my clothes because they are still in very good condition, in fact some still had the tags on them, and I didn't want them going just anywhere only to eventually end up in a dumpster someplace. St. Margaret's Center ended up being the perfect place for me to donate. At first the lady who greeted me said she would put my donations out for the homeless, which worried me, but when she looked at them, she realized that they were very good quality (new or near new condition) and reassured me that she would put them aside for familes who come to the food pantry during the week. The center offers a lot of services for families and people who are in need, so I will be returning to donate more items, including some school supplies that children can use. If you are looking for a donation center, this is a great place. I was especially relieved that St. Margaret's does not put a price tag on donated items, everything is free to the community. Also, if you are looking for a place to volunteer, this seems like a good location because they offer so many programs including literacy tutoring, educational workshops, and citizenship classes, along with food pantry services. They also offer care and grooming for dogs of homeless people every Wednesday, which I think is reallly cool, so if you are a dog lover and want to help out give them a call. I'm sure you can also donate pet items like small blankets as well.

I applied to St. Margaret's Center's Renter Protection / Homeless Prevention Program as a qualified…read moreCity of Hawthorne resident...referred by the city's own homeless services team, who considered me a clear candidate. Over a full month I submitted extensive documentation, completed every intake form, and was completely honest about my finances and my hardship, including deeply personal information. I was denied. The reason: my income doesn't currently cover my expenses. Sit with that. This is a program that exists to prevent homelessness, and I was turned away for experiencing the exact hardship it's designed to address. I was told to reapply once my income covers my expenses...but if it did, I wouldn't need rental assistance at all. The program's own logic screens out the people who need it most and reserves help for those already close to stable. What frustrated me most was pouring a month of time, honesty, and privacy into a process that was never structured to help someone in active crisis. If this program only assists people who are already nearly self-sufficient, say so upfront--so applicants and the agencies referring them aren't misled. I hope leadership re-examines eligibility criteria that leave the most vulnerable applicants with nothing.

I love this place. There are many worthy charities in LA, but this one is by far my favorite. The…read morestaff are all very welcoming and friendly, the administration is dedicated, and they all share a passion for helping those in need. They have built a community of more than just great volunteers, but also of the ones they serve. They greet them by name, know their stories and treat them with dignity and respect day in and day out, even when no one is watching. If you're looking for a great place to be a part of, I highly recommend coming here. The joy is infectious and I always leave with a smile on my face.

***This a message for those intending to volunteer with the St. Francis Center (DTLA), it's lengthy…read morebut worth the read*** This is nothing but an advisory service for those considering to volunteer with DTLA St. Francis mission. I wish not to deter or negate the intentions of the entire organization based on the actions of a few. There are genuinely good people and purpose being performed within this organization. With that said, I was recently dismissed from being able to volunteer with this mission. You might be asking yourself, how does one possibly get fired from a volunteer position that they signed up for? In my instance, it had nothing to do with my work ethic, timeliness, or understanding of the tasks at hand. (We were distributing food and clothing to the locals in need, absolutely not a complex concept whatsoever.) However, during my short stint volunteering with St. Francis I realized quickly that the management was somewhat dismissive of new volunteers which was masked as being overworked and overburdened. In most cases, running such a huge operation which can effect an entire communities functionality would be understandable. Unfortunately, I was personally met with this attitude and energy regularly. Despite that being the case, that didn't stop my enthusiasm or willingness to work diligently in order to positively impact the lives of those in need. I chose St. Francis for a reason, regardless of the circumstances of the people they serve they do so with seemingly compassionate intent. Unfortunately for me, an ill-timed joke made an organization possibly question the morality of their normalized "business" practices. Just days into my experience, I made a comment about some of the employees picking out donated items for their own personal use. In this realm of work, I'm completely aware that this is a common (and unspoken) practice amongst a plethora of donation organizations. It's shitty and in bad taste but it happens. Personally, it's not a big deal to me, it doesn't effect my well-being or sleep at night. My comments (which were in pure joking spirit and I thought were harmless) must have been overheard because I was approached by the director of the volunteer department. I was told by this person that the employees at the mission were allowed first dibs at the clothing, apparel, and miscellaneous items donated to the organization, to which I replied simply "I don't care." Said leader responded, "It sounded like you did, it would be better you not say anything at all." Shameless, nasty, rude. I completed my responsibilities, helped clean the areas I was assigned to and continued about my day proud of my participation with St. Francis Center. Sadly, later that afternoon I received an email claiming that I was 'not a good fit' at the mission and that I would no longer be allowed to volunteer with the organization. Initially confused and somewhat disappointed, I went on to laugh and laugh about the ridiculous circumstances bestowed upon me. The dismissal of my services from St. Francis Center won't hinder me from helping this particular part of town or community. (Mind you, there are a multitude of other organizations in the same area that do similar work and are seemingly more inviting, it can all be considered subjectively.) Regardless of my personal experience St. Francis' mission is genuine. Just be aware that those in positions of power in regards to their volunteer department may have some tyrannical and not so pleasant traits that rear their ugly heads from time to time. Do the work for yourself if you choose to volunteer here, in the end, righteousness will always prevail. God bless.

First place I tried when I became homeless. I was shocked to receive free food. Though most of the…read morefood was of an ethnic palate that I didn't enjoy or know how to eat/cook.

Nice selection of food admonish my health with sova very easy to get to and Carry food wiseh they…read morehad chips and dip

WSFB is a really lovely organization! They were outside of CCMS today and the people were amazing!…read moreI was able to get a produce box filled with amazing foods. So grateful for them!

Volunteers take food away and cherry pick!so unfair! so those in need suffer…read more Please have rules as to how much they can help themselves with~needs honesty here!

Process so easy to receive free food! Love that they are helping the surrounding communities!read more

It's a very good program helps out the Comunity.they are friendly and they give really good food…read morefor families

3/11/2026: I am a Senior Citizen. We are raising our grandson, whose mama passed away. (my…read moredaughter). I hurt my dominant right wrist and was in a splint and sling for over a week, and cannot drive. My Wonderful Husand has been a God-send and stepped up.. But he has been called away to help his elderly mother, in Florida. I also had surgery on my right big toe the day before yesterday. I called Meals on Wheels a week ago to get set up to help us, in case I could not drive. Fortunately, the Doctor's released me, and I can drive to the store. Meals on Wheels delivered to us for two days. The food is more bland than I prefer, but my tummy is full and the food is nutritious. There was a little mix up on the first day, but that got straightened out. I thought I would need Meals on Wheels for 11 days but we only used it for two. Cancelling is easy. I can see how this is a great (and needed) service for people homebound and a great opportunity to give back and to Volunteer. Thank you Suzanne for your graciousness to us.

Thank you Mills on wheels for everything that you have done. I would like to congratulate them and…read morethe people that fund them. And so much more that you guys have to offer you have been a great addition to my livelihood. And you have helped me better the quality of my life and my wellness with all the impairments that I have I'm so grateful to you all for what you guys do my hats off too those of you who have received this gift from Meals on Wheels this is my way of giving back to you shouting it out loud thank you Meals on Wheels for being a part of my better quality of life.

Great place to donate items. I called beforehand and made sure that they were open and was able to…read moredonate stuff. The whole process was easy. You enter through their garage, where a friendly security guard helps guide you through the process. They also provide donation receipts if needed. They accept almost everything, including men's and women's clothing, books, shoes, and unbroken kitchenware. The only items they don't accept are children's clothing. The security guard let us know that the donations go directly to people experiencing homelessness, and there is also a women's recovery center upstairs that many of the items support. It feels much better donating here compared to street donation bins that often get tampered with. Highly recommend donating here if you're looking for a meaningful place to give back and wanting to donate your items.

Went smoothly and quick thank you!!! The guy in there was super helpful by helping me take out bags…read moreof clothes :)

I volunteered at Baby2Baby to help those in need from the LA Fires in January 2025. It was a great…read moreexperience and I highly recommend others to give back with this organization. I arrived early as I drove to LA straight after dropping off the kiddos at their pre-school in Long Beach. Upon arrival, security directed me to the rooftop parking lot (he even ushered me to the restroom as I needed to go lol). Checking in was a breeze. You sign in either by their tablet or on your phone via QR code. The staff were all friendly, informative and very organized. For this particular volunteer session, our group packaged warm sweaters and jackets for women and children. We took inventory, wrote a little note, and then attached a little squishmallow for flare. Time went by super quick! Looking forward to going back to help out again!

Volunteering in the warehouse during summer was hot and a lil uncomfortable to work but other than…read morethat the people were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back to help anytime!